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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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2025
That means many services are coming back — and with them, places where young people can find support.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 30 June 2025
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Your comeback requires you to get curious about what's possible now.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Verb
As the world knows, Erivo is coming back as Elphaba for Uni’s Wicked: For the Good on Nov. 21, the second half of the Jon M. Chu directed big screen take of the uber-Broadway musical smash.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2025
That means many services are coming back — and with them, places where young people can find support.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 30 June 2025
Noun
The performance received such a tepid review in the San Diego Union that, after reading it, Puckett fired the band, fired his fledgling manager and shelved his comeback attempt.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Your comeback requires you to get curious about what's possible now.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
Verb
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Authorities in Kootenai County, Idaho, said the body of the man recovered on the mountain is believed to be the only suspect responsible for the deadly shootings.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Police recovered the keys to the SUV in the 600 block of Burr, court records state.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Firefighters had responded to reports of a brush fire at Canfield Mountain, north of Coeur d’Alene, at around 1:30 p.m., at which point someone started shooting at them.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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With its gentle but informative alert, the Apple Noise app gives users the awareness to respond rather than react.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Whoa, bellows the retort, to the victor go the spoils.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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In between the more severe and serious moments of his testimony, Nash kept things light and occasionally answered questions with a snappy retort.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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This appears to be in response to longstanding criticism from patient and healthcare provider groups that the process of getting pre-approval from health plans for reimbursement of healthcare services and technologies is too onerous.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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There, a tactical response team found a man lying dead with a weapon nearby, whom authorities believe was the shooter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Ian Wilkinson was extubated on Aug. 14 and discharged to rehabilitation on Sept. 11.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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At the time of his signing last October, the Bulls claimed the move was purely to facilitate Primo’s rehabilitation from an injury with no plans to roster him with the first team.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
Verb
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True innovation involves measurable outcomes, not just activity—scaling solutions, improving efficiency or creating value for users.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The law also updates the definition of infertility to be more inclusive and aims to improve access to fertility care for everyone — including members of the LGBTQ+ community.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Thai stocks are also rebounding after slumping more than 20% this year amid concerns over a deteriorating economic outlook and escalating domestic political tensions.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Lightning are rebounding from three straight first-round playoff exits.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Mascherano replied, when asked Friday morning if Messi would be traveling and available for the match.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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In comparison, 23% of the older generations replied the same.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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