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as in to recover
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 to bounce (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 to respond
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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as in response
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
regardless of the question posed by the prosecutor, the witness had a plausible comeback
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as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
trying to make a comeback after a career-threatening injury
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Recent Examples of come back
Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Raymond Henderson, a man who works at a local meat market and stays in one of the campers, said the RV owner has come back in the past.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Mike Miller, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
His return to boxing is considered one of the most impressive athletic comebacks in the history of American sports.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The two came back to the apartment together and attempted to open Kercher’s door.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Raymond Henderson, a man who works at a local meat market and stays in one of the campers, said the RV owner has come back in the past.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
Just days after his THR cover story, Majors' comeback chances took another hit when Rolling Stone published a report alleging that he could be heard on an unearthed audio recording admitting to strangling Jabbari during a 2022 fight.
—Mike Miller, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
His return to boxing is considered one of the most impressive athletic comebacks in the history of American sports.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
Verb
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The specimens were all recovered from the Kachin region of northern Myanmar.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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According to court filings, a trove of evidence was recovered from Johnson's phone, including text messages, a Facebook page, CashApp history, emails discussing sales and even pedigrees for the dogs.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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French European Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad said a trade war isn't the goal, but the EU will respond more forcefully if needed.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Acknowledge tough questions respectfully, respond with clarity, and gently redirect the conversation if necessary.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Middle East crisis — explained The report sparked a retort from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has deflected personal responsibility in the security failure.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The next day, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz began his speech to the conference with a retort to Vance.—
Massimo Calabresi/Dachau,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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Sky News said the couple declined to offer any formal response to the interview.—
Catarina Demony,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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The association is said to be considering a range of possible responses.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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Among the beneficiaries are inpatient rehabilitation centers, as the next generation of seniors has more comorbidities than earlier generations, analyst Ann Hynes said.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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The phone call between Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump has marked the latest chapter in the rehabilitation of the Russian president spearheaded by his U.S. counterpart.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By integrating state-of-the-art wildlife crossings with federal, state, and private funding, NDOT tackles pressing environmental challenges while improving roadway safety.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Dodgers will visit President Trump and the White House to celebrate World Series title. Mega Millions lottery to improve the odds of winning and boost jackpot size.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Re-Emerging Enthusiasm for Private Markets Despite liquidity concerns, LP enthusiasm for private markets is rebounding.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Gators more than doubled Maryland’s rebounding totals, hauling in 42 to the Terps’ 20.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of Bruce Willis turning 70 years old on Wednesday, Rumer Willis answered some questions written by her followers on her Instagram Story Tuesday, and replied to one user who asked how her dad was doing.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Folks may be curious to know who is replying to their content and investigate what your business is all about.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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