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as in recovered
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 bounced (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 responded
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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One of the silencers was attached to the rifle and another was recovered at the rental residence.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Authorities have said the death toll could have been higher after law enforcement recovered two explosive devices hidden in coolers near the scene — one at the cross-section of Bourbon and Orleans streets and another at an intersection about two blocks away.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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Retailers have responded, with many offering Boxing Day deals online as early as Christmas Day, further reducing the need to visit physical stores.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Carter responded to the allegation almost immediately.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Commanders improved to 10-5 for the first time since 1991 and now have a 94 percent chance to make the playoffs.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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As Gomez became more comfortable in MLS and less shy around Miami’s star players, his output and final product drastically improved.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Gardner commented on an Instagram post from Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins when a fan replied to his comment asking Gardner to encourage Higgins to come to New York.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Lohan replied to the post with an emoji of a breaking heart.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Came back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20back. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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