comes back

verb

present tense third-person singular of come back
1
as in recovers
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness she's slowly coming back after being in a coma

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2
as in rebounds
to regain a former or normal state the American bald eagle was once nearly extinct but has come back strong

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3
as in responds
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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Recent Examples of comes back However in more melodramatic fashion than the film’s title suggests, that past comes back to haunt him in the form of a young man named Miguel Vasque, son of Jorrison’s father’s gardener Carlos (Santiago Cabrera). — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 Yet there is always someone who comes back with an idea or output nobody else saw. — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 DeLand comes back again to tie the game at 35-35 early in Q4 on a 6-yard rushing touchdown by Kaveon Jackson. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 Find out what everyone else has been up to when season three comes back this January. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 And if the Yankees avoid further injury before Judge comes back, utilityman Amed Rosario, a poor defender who hasn’t hit lefties like he’s supposed to, could become the odd man out. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 May 21 – June 20 Your energy comes back online in a noticeable way. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 The group comes back with new performances, including solo stages from each member — a continuation of the group’s decision to each have a solo song on Revive+. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 SpaceX has already done this with the rocket’s massive Super Heavy booster, which is larger and heavier than Starship itself, but comes back at a fraction of the speed. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes back
  1. recovers
  2. rebounds
  3. responds
  4. snaps back
  5. rallies
  6. replies
  7. improves
  8. answers
Verb
  • The world eventually recovers from the ordeal, but consequences of the virus linger for decades.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026
  • One site handles recovery The Covington facility also recovers materials beyond lithium.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of recovers
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  • Rachel Banham contributed 11 points and four rebounds off the bench.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Short sellers betting against SpaceX are rapidly retreating from the trade, just as the newly public stock rebounds from its post-IPO slump.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of rebounds
Verb
  • As a young coach, my biggest struggle is knowing early on whether a player responds to hard coaching or a softer touch.
    — Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Magnesium supports insulin signaling by helping to activate enzymes inside your cells that regulate how your body uses glucose and responds to insulin.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of responds
Verb
  • And when the creaky door opens to allow in the jury members, everyone snaps back in their seats.
    — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Release and the keyboard snaps back to the letters.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Definition of snaps back
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  • That’s a point well taken and something everybody in life should strive for, and as such, the film rallies to inject a bit of emotion into the narrative as Jane, Coco and Sophie’s friendship with Mel reaches a breaking point.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • McIlroy rallies from a three-shot deficit at the turn, to shoot a 3-under 68 to beat Phil Mickelson by one stroke.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of rallies
Verb
  • The automation should end when the customer replies, books, declines, becomes unqualified or needs a decision from a person.
    — Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The video then shows Duff taking off her earpiece and saying something to her bandmate, who replies with an unsure gesture.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of replies
Verb
  • The evidence that heavy AI use improves the educational experience or education outcomes for our students is very murky and limited.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • What’s Happening Videos of people pouring Epsom salt onto baking sheets, towels or shower floors and stomping barefoot for roughly 10 minutes have racked up views across TikTok, with users claiming the practice eases anxiety and improves sleep.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of improves
Verb
  • Michael Coren answers a reader question about whether a cheaper way to go solar at home can be cost effective.
    — Michael J. Coren, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In India, Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, has launched his Miracle of the Mind app with an interactive AI feature that answers questions using a database of his teachings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
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