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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
The near-enough effect comes back into play in the weaving together of these clusters found elsewhere and adding a few other sporadic deaths.
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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
Basically, when that hook comes back, everybody’s guaranteed to sing it.
—Gia Peppers, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Passport in my pocket, a memory of a family trip comes back to me.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
In the next sequence, Jodie Turner-Smith fronts a jazzercise-style workout video as dancers Tori Evans and Sydney Moss join in, while Swift does the routine at home in a bright pink windbreaker that comes back stronger than a '90s trend.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
His sister, Jayda Davis (Erin Croom), arrives in episode 4, after Jackson’s drug screen comes back negative.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Basically, when that hook comes back, everybody’s guaranteed to sing it.
—Gia Peppers, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Passport in my pocket, a memory of a family trip comes back to me.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
In the next sequence, Jodie Turner-Smith fronts a jazzercise-style workout video as dancers Tori Evans and Sydney Moss join in, while Swift does the routine at home in a bright pink windbreaker that comes back stronger than a '90s trend.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
His sister, Jayda Davis (Erin Croom), arrives in episode 4, after Jackson’s drug screen comes back negative.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes back
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The Kansas City Chiefs acquired quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets this offseason to bolster their depth chart while Patrick Mahomes recovers from a serious knee injury.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Some bodies were not found On the third and final day of the mission, the team recovers 26 more bodies.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Stephon Castle scored 33 points, and rookie Dylan Harper had 27 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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In Game 3, Kornet posted playoff career highs for minutes (30), points (14), rebounds (10) and assists (two).—
Tom Orsborn,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the pace slows in playoff games after a blowout because the losing team responds by locking in on defense.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Each session prompts the release of endorphins and serotonin, both of which help regulate mood and how the body responds to pressure.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 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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But Eunice only replies that the chairwoman is excited to work with him and Ashley on the wellness center.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Maddy replies that Cassie might currently just be a big fish in a small pond.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
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Someone may offer an idea that improves your own, so stay open to where the exchange leads.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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As hardware improves, quantum magnetometers could become standard components in future satellite constellations, delivering high-resolution magnetic data with compact payloads that are much cheaper to lift into orbit.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Suspecting that the bumbling local policeman, Officer Tim Derry (Nicholas Braun, accentuating the goofiness), is wrong in his conclusion that George simply died of a heart attack, Lily rallies her fellow sheep to help solve the murder.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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After one of the Nuremberg rallies, the Nazis said the event was so great that a stack of all the German newspapers published that day would reach twenty kilometers into the sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Durable finance answers the question of whether projects get built.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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Joveljic answers for the home team Ah, but the hosts would soon counter that opening statement by Rothrock and the Sounders.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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“Comes back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20back. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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