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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
Wes Davis, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2025
The trouble started on the night of Jan. 2, when a man purchased a cheese pizza from the 7-Eleven on San Pablo Avenue in Emeryville, then came back to return it.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump's comeback is arguably the most remarkable in presidential history.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Mobile card game Marvel Snap is coming back to app stores, starting with Google Play.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2025
The trouble started on the night of Jan. 2, when a man purchased a cheese pizza from the 7-Eleven on San Pablo Avenue in Emeryville, then came back to return it.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
But she’s got strong competition from Brazilian Fernanda Torres of I’m Still Here, who got a late boost with a surprise Golden Globe win, and Pamela Anderson of The Last Showgirl, whose comeback was potent enough to land a SAG nomination for the small-scale indie.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump's comeback is arguably the most remarkable in presidential history.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
Verb
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The analysis, according to Lewin, confirmed the shell casings recovered at the shooting scene were most likely fired from a 9mm handgun.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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This cowboy collective of friends, neighbors, artists, and parents, with the right training and equipment, could all truly be of service in the art of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disaster.—
Emma Marie Jenkinson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Miami scored just eight points in the first six minutes of the third quarter, allowing Brooklyn to tie the game at 61. Luckily for the struggling Heat, Miami responded to Brooklyn evening the score with a 7-0 run of its own.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Beyond Trump's criticism of FEMA, he's suggested limiting the federal government's role in responding to disasters, echoing comments from conservative allies who have proposed reducing funding and responsibility.—
WILL WEISSERT,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Sweeney’s cast — there are excellent turns from Aisling Franciosi (The Nightingale, Speak No Evil) and Abbott Elementary’s Chris Perfetti — deploy their witty retorts, bleak sentiments and existential worries at a bracing and confident clip.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Boland last April launched a convoluted, two-pronged process, garnering headlines and an angry retort from the mayor, which apparently has fizzled out.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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In response to questions from the Miami Herald, Miami Beach police spokesperson Christopher Bess said the high proportion of arrests of the homeless hasn’t affected the department’s capacity to address serious criminal activity and other issues across the city.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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When a balloon rises into the sky, the air inside will expand in response to the dropping atmospheric pressure and eventually pop.—
Ailsa Harvey,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While Raducanu was in the early stages of rehabilitation, Swiatek was scooping up a third French Open, her second in two years, and a fourth Grand Slam title overall.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip is expected to surge during the ceasefire, allowing the rehabilitation of civilian infrastructure, to include electricity, water, sanitation, telecommunications and roads.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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So far, the overall box office is improving on 2024 with ticket sales up 10.9% from the same point a year ago, according to Comscore.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Should the lab leak theory be dismissed, trust between the two countries might actually improve, as tensions between them ease.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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McCaffrey rebounded from an opening-series fumble in last year’s Super Bowl to produce 80 yards both rushing and receiving in the 25-22 overtime loss to the Chiefs. 2.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Pensacola, which saw nine inches of snow last week, will rebound to a range of low-50s mornings to highs in the 60s and 70 by Friday.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Kim replies as a man's foot is seen stepping out of a car.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The dispatcher replied that only two engines were available. 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. Hydrants run dry Eric Thayer/Getty Images The night was far from over.—
Jonathan Wolfe,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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