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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
Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Officials said the latest test results came back on Wednesday, showing bacteria levels that exceed what is considered safe for recreational water activities.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Fans were ready for a comeback after a 1-0 loss to the Ivory Coast last Sunday.
—Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
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Verb
Then, his blind shot to the ninth green came back off the front of the green.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Officials said the latest test results came back on Wednesday, showing bacteria levels that exceed what is considered safe for recreational water activities.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Noun
During the Finals, he was struck by the play of Knicks wing OG Anunoby, who had the huge game-winning block and tip-in during New York’s historic 29-point comeback win in Game 4.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Fans were ready for a comeback after a 1-0 loss to the Ivory Coast last Sunday.
—Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
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Verb
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Police said three persons of interest were taken into custody and a firearm was recovered at the scene.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In a Week 14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown — the fifth-longest fumble return in franchise history.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Graves is versatile and able to play on the perimeter and down low, shoot 3-pointers, block shots, pass and rebound at a high level.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Valkyries win rebounding battle Despite being undersized at nearly every position, the Valkyries outrebounded the Wings 41-25.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, which franchises some 8,400 hotels worldwide, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Attorneys for the Justice Department asked Cooper for more time to respond to Beatty, saying the Kennedy Center is still deciding how to proceed.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Already the encyclical letter is being interpreted by many as a clear and concise retort to Silicon Valley about the future of civilization.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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That threat drew a sharp retort from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.—
Andrew Muhammad,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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On June 8, a federal judge invalidated the White House's $100,000 fee policy in response to a lawsuit brought by 20 states.—
Shanelle Kaul,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Roupp was then asked for his response to members of the LGBTQ+ community who might take offense at his messaging.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The bird could be supervised by or picked up by a wildlife rehabilitation or discover center, or could make its way back south in another storm, the two concluded.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Jerry Brown left seminary before becoming a priest but made his Jesuit education central to his political identity — especially his frugality, environmentalism and preference for rehabilitation over incarceration.—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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Members of Rischar’s hometown church in Lancaster have also rallied to raise funds to ease the costs of housing and final arrangements for Rischar’s wife, Rebecca, who was a stay-at-home mother.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The Knicks rallied from 29 points down in the third quarter to defeat the Spurs 107-106, putting the franchise on the verge of its third championship with the greatest comeback in Finals history.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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