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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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The pick coming back to Denver will be the least favorable of the Clippers’ and Hawks’ second-rounders this year.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Less than two months after its closure, a beloved rock climbing facility is making a comeback with a new name.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Three minutes later, Tomlyn and Chloe come back.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The pick coming back to Denver will be the least favorable of the Clippers’ and Hawks’ second-rounders this year.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
The show, set for June 6 at Vitesse Arnhem’s GelreDome football stadium in the Netherlands, marks a significant comeback for Ye to the continent.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Less than two months after its closure, a beloved rock climbing facility is making a comeback with a new name.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
Verb
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Kyrie Irving has yet to play this season while recovering from ACL surgery and Dereck Lively II was limited to just seven games before his third season was abruptly ended because of right foot surgery.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to Yun, researchers might someday tweak human stem cells to emulate the axolotl and recover thymus function.—
Taylor Mitchell Brown,
Scientific American,
14 Feb. 2026
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The White House responded with a counterproposal Wednesday night, which Democrats dismissed as unserious.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Treasury Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Affleck's Will retorts as a wink to David Schwimmer's line as Ross Geller to Aniston's Rachel Green on Friends.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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That retort was also the title of her 2020 comedy special.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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DeLano said Tennessee did something similar in response to Hurricane Helene in 2024.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Still, the department is sweeping in its scope, responsible not only for immigration enforcement, but also disaster response and airport security.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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Because of his young age, he was tried as a juvenile, where prison sentences are much shorter than adult court and the justice system emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The verdict Rock Villa is for holidaymakers who value space, calm, and rehabilitation.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Maye’s numbers improved somewhat in the second half but not nearly enough to prevent the Seahawks from claiming a 29-13 victory.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Dixon has said in the past the Horned Frogs have challenged him to be more of a factor rebounding and on the defensive end.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Several of the state’s commuter rail services, including Metro-North’s New Haven Line, have struggled to rebound to their pre-pandemic ridership.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Allred replied with fire, throwing his support to Crockett and suggesting Talarico’s rhetoric was born of personal insecurity during an intense online video.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Goldberg replied, before encouraging them to applaud for her cohost.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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