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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
David Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
But both Sinema and Manchin came back to sink the nominee, leaving Democratic colleagues furious.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
Beshear was also voted to be chair-elect in 2026, which sets him up to lead the organization during a cycle where Democrats will be looking to wage a comeback.
—Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rajah Caruth is coming back to Spire Motorsports for the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.
—David Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
But both Sinema and Manchin came back to sink the nominee, leaving Democratic colleagues furious.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Cal finished the regular season strong, including a thrilling comeback win over Stanford in the Big Game, but the offense has struggled with consistency.
—Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
Beshear was also voted to be chair-elect in 2026, which sets him up to lead the organization during a cycle where Democrats will be looking to wage a comeback.
—Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
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Recent developments in the AI industry led many to believe that interest in San Francisco property could recover, as the city remains a vital part of the U.S. tech sector and is a global hub for AI advancements.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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During these quieter times, the native chaparral and vegetation would slowly recover over the course of years.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Crash Team investigators responded to the scene and assumed control over the investigation.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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No other state Medicaid agencies responded to ProPublica’s questions.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Their leadership across finance, technology, media and beyond stands as a potent retort to those who question a woman’s ability to wield power.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But that hasn’t stopped Father John Misty from playfully framing it as a Lamar retort.Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 23 Nov. 2024
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The stock market swooned Wednesday in response to a piece of news that might not seem all that dire on first read: The Federal Reserve could cut interest rates fewer times than experts had predicted, in 2025.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The tweet came in response to one of her fan accounts showcasing her various looks from ad campaigns and award shows throughout what was a busy 2024 for Meg.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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Patients showed immediate improvement to their mobility when the deep brain stimulation was switched on during rehabilitation.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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Since its inception, more than 1,000 students have participated, working with lawyers to outline the full scope of a person’s life, from the circumstances of their crimes to their rehabilitation.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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His work focuses on how art and technology may improve learning settings.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Bucks improved to 11-1 all-time in NBA Cup games, with their only loss coming in the semifinal last year.Jacob Lev, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Both indexes had rebounded strongly last week after initially falling following the martial law flip-flop and failed first impeachment vote.Lim Hui Jie,Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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The down kept its shape well and rebounded quickly, even after being packed away for long periods.Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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Neither the Belarusian Defense Ministry nor Foreign Ministry replied to ABC News' requests for comment.David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Reps for Francesca did not immediately reply to EW's request for comment.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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