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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
That is due, in large part, to people dying and coming back, and so there’s a soap opera quality to it that can be magnificent.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Li Jun, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
During the first three weeks of October, Donald Trump staged a remarkable comeback, rebounding from a huge deficit to a commanding lead.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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So, her thing on mass incarcerations is coming back to haunt her.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
That is due, in large part, to people dying and coming back, and so there’s a soap opera quality to it that can be magnificent.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
In Shanghai, Vivienne Westwood made a comeback at Shanghai Fashion Week with its spring 2025 collection, with tickets for the finale show hard to get, and scalper prices soaring to 3,500 yuan, or almost $500.
—Li Jun, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
During the first three weeks of October, Donald Trump staged a remarkable comeback, rebounding from a huge deficit to a commanding lead.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
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Two people were recovered, but one was declared deceased.Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Detectives recovered two handguns from the man and a rifle from inside the truck, according to police.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some recipients responded to the texts with anger and others with a sense of humor, but many agree that the messages seem to be a bleak foreshadowing.Char Adams, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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If this does not suit you, respond to their invitation with polite regrets.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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One retort is that people will not give up the hard thinking.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Topline Vice President Kamala Harris mocked former President Donald Trump for his refusal to release his medical records and suggested his staff were trying to hide him from the public eye, prompting an angry retort from the former president suggesting she should be subjected to a cognitive test.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Throughout the 1980s, in response to North Korea’s tilt toward Russia, China increased its diplomatic contacts with South Korea.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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In our review of the AirPods 4, our expert Tim Gideon praised the impressive bass response these earbuds deliver, as well as the hands-free Siri access and the possibility to use gestures to interact with the assistant.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The children's father is in a rehabilitation facility.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Intensive rehabilitation followed, first at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, to address cognitive and physical challenges, before returning to California for outpatient therapy.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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After all, removing arbitrary barriers to entry only improves an art form.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Mulvey-Woolridge, who won approximately 51.1% of the vote, hopes to invest in law enforcement, improve roads and basic services and use tax dollars efficiently.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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More news: Former Angels, Tigers, Phillies Pitcher Passes Away Buehler rebounded somewhat in September to complete five innings in each of his five starts.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Baltimore Ravens 41, Denver Broncos 10: The Ravens rebounded nicely from last week's upset in Cleveland and rolled in what was a measuring stick game for the upstart Broncos.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Price’s office did not reply to a request for comment as of Saturday morning.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The sheriff's office did not immediately reply to USA TODAY's request for comment Monday.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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