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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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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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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
Nate comes back to life and strangles Cassie in a dark green Bottega Veneta suit, then Maddy saves her.
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Once the power comes back on, check your home for electrical damage.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
When Ye-jin is old enough to ask questions about the identity of her mother, Myeong-hwa comes back into her life, but at a distance.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
The dual major sets up students for the chance that computer science comes back to the fore like the return of the Jedi.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The near-enough effect comes back into play in the weaving together of these clusters found elsewhere and adding a few other sporadic deaths.
—Faye Flam, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Jerry also comes back, having escaped Fergal and now in search of his missing friend.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
You might be surprised by what comes back.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Just look at all the times naysayers have doubted it , and the stock still comes back.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Once the power comes back on, check your home for electrical damage.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
When Ye-jin is old enough to ask questions about the identity of her mother, Myeong-hwa comes back into her life, but at a distance.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
The dual major sets up students for the chance that computer science comes back to the fore like the return of the Jedi.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The near-enough effect comes back into play in the weaving together of these clusters found elsewhere and adding a few other sporadic deaths.
—Faye Flam, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Jerry also comes back, having escaped Fergal and now in search of his missing friend.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
You might be surprised by what comes back.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Just look at all the times naysayers have doubted it , and the stock still comes back.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes back
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It's been a busy season for Camp Pendleton, and for Lala (Mariel Molino) in particular, who recovers from the harrowing car crash at the end of season 1 only to endure a scandal that forces her to consider entering witness protection and leaving young Gibbs (Austin Stowell) behind.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Salomonsson recovers from shoulder surgery ahead of schedule.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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At 22 years old, Wembanyama is the youngest player to lead his team in points per game and rebounds in a season when his team makes the NBA Finals.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Ogwumike has 3,315 career rebounds to move into a tie with Tamika Catchings for fifth on the WNBA’s career list.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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What’s more, Rick can’t get through to Danny, because the pop star’s brash and aggressive manager (Jack Reynor) refuses to put Rick through, and responds to his claims with threats.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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The staff responds to between 50 and 70 strandings annually, and the typical cause of death is pneumonia, Rust says.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Release and the keyboard snaps back to the letters.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Just then, Dick loses his hold on Pennywise, who snaps back awake.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 Dec. 2025
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If the interviewer replies that no urgent issues ever come up - take that with a grain of salt.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Traffic management will begin four hours before each match and continue up to four hours after, with residents divided on whether the requirement improves safety or creates an inconvenience.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Operators might buy new server racks every couple of years as the technology improves.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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It’s always paired with creativity, kindness, and a determination that rallies everyone around her.—
Garrett Kennell,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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The recurring event rallies many of the world’s remaining tall ships across uncertain seas—from Peru, the Netherlands, and even India (the latter's vessel is already en route).—
Paige Darrah,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Below, Hooper answers Vogue’s model questionnaire—and shares her discovery story, her favorite assignment to date, and what’s currently in her closet.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Develop a free resource that completely and transparently answers the five most-common customer questions.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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