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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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When the Red Sox visited the White House in May 2019, Puerto Rico was still recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Maria in 2017, and Cora wasn't satisfied with the federal government's response.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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First responders recovered the body of a driver Saturday after their truck cab plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge a day earlier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Officers responded to area of West Gate and Middle Street around 7 p.m. on Saturday for a crash involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle, according to the Bristol Police Department.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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Officers responded to John Peter Smith Hospital around 11:30 p.m. after someone arrived at the emergency room with a gunshot wound in the lower back.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 July 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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Traditional media appears to be suffering from concerns large brands may pull back on advertising the back half of the year in response to various tariff worries and consumer spending trends.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
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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In the wake of three-point shooting forward Duncan Robinson’s decision to exercise the early-termination in his contract for next season to become an unrestricted free agent, the Miami Heat enters free agency with a bit of flexibility to improve its roster despite nearly having a full roster.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Verb
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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 16 Jul. 2025.
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