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as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
she's slowly coming back after being in a coma
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as in to bounce (back)
to regain a former or normal state
the American bald eagle was once nearly extinct but has come back strong
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as in to respond
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
he came back with another one of his smart remarks
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as in response
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
regardless of the question posed by the prosecutor, the witness had a plausible comeback
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as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
trying to make a comeback after a career-threatening injury
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Recent Examples of come back
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
Aaron Boone announced that those came back clean after the 9-6 win.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
Tom Gliatto, People.com, 13 June 2025
Drug abuse continued to take its toll on an increasingly reclusive Sly, and despite sporadic reappearances over the last four decades, a true comeback was never really in the cards for the music legend.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 13 June 2025
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Verb
Their menu combines classic breakfast dishes with creative twists that keep customers coming back for more.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
Aaron Boone announced that those came back clean after the 9-6 win.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
Noun
Frenzy was, deservedly, a critical and popular comeback for Hitchcock after a row of flops.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 13 June 2025
Drug abuse continued to take its toll on an increasingly reclusive Sly, and despite sporadic reappearances over the last four decades, a true comeback was never really in the cards for the music legend.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
Verb
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The bags were later recovered and found to contain items with Farber Dulos’ blood on them.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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The stock fully recovered to its pre-crisis peak by August 2, 2012.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom responded by suing the administration.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Lawyers for OpenAI did not respond to The News’ requests for comment.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
Noun
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She’s always equipped with a sense of humor and a sharp retort.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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In another now-viral post, Sanders would clap back at the Detroit native, as well as Jacquees’ mother, with a fiery retort.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The hitch, for both the U.S. and Israel, is that bringing the attack to Iran, as a country, risks stirring the nationalist response of a nation that goes back 2,500 years.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Some critics accused Trump of causing chaos with ICE raids, then using the community response to justify even harsher measures.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
Noun
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The Jewel Award for rehabilitation recognizes owners who repair, alter and make additions to a property, adapting it to contemporary use while preserving its historic, cultural or architectural character.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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In addition to schooling, job training, and addiction rehabilitation, Double R Ranch provides the unique opportunity for its residents to take care of goats, sheep, chickens and horses living on its 35 acres.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
Verb
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After four weeks, his strength, sensitivity and coordination had improved, according to Thomas.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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His case improves significantly if Sovereignty and Fierceness split their efforts or falter down the stretch.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Once the market gains confidence in the foundry’s independence or ownership, the valuation will not simply rebound.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Rested, rebounding Bogaerts’ heroics stood this time.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, which made the arrest and controls the jail, and the Office of Statewide Prosecution, which is overseeing Lopez’s prosecution, did not reply to messages seeking comment.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Howell’s lawyer did not reply to requests for comment.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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