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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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Tightening payment terms and following up earlier often recovers more cash than any new business would.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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On Falcon 9 launches, the company recovers the booster and payload fairings but tosses the upper stage, which puts a floor under how cheap each launch can get.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Those clutch rebounds in big moments will be the key to this.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The plant rebounds in late summer and often reblooms.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Regular caffeine consumption changes the way your brain responds to it, and that’s the foundation of tolerance.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Law enforcement responds to an active shooting scene on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Midland, Texas.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
12 June 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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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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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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Analysts see more upside to earnings and valuation as the economy improves and FedEx’s network integration progresses.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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About 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week improves blood flow, lowers stress and supports collagen production, per the Skinspan roadmap.—
Allison Palmer
June 12,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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If an insurance company wants to build a chatbot that answers customer questions about policies, the bot needs to know what the policies actually say right now, on the company's website, in the documents customers are looking at.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Brunson scores his 20th point of the night on a ridiculous circus shot in the paint and then hits an ensuing free throw, and then Wemby answers right back with a pull-up mid-range jump shot on the next possession.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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