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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
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
The variety is part of why people keep coming back, instructors say.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Though Williams's Wimbledon comeback didn't end with a win, she was thrilled to be back on the London court where she's celebrated so many memorable games and victories—especially with her daughters, Alexis and Adira, watching in the crowd.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 July 2026
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In the event your well water tests come back with high levels of uranium or another contaminant, stop drinking the water immediately and contact Health and Welfare to discuss next steps.
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Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
The variety is part of why people keep coming back, instructors say.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Noun
Some of our Club holdings staged brilliant comebacks from their 2025 lows.
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Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Though Williams's Wimbledon comeback didn't end with a win, she was thrilled to be back on the London court where she's celebrated so many memorable games and victories—especially with her daughters, Alexis and Adira, watching in the crowd.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 July 2026
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Authorities say electrical service in La Guaira has recovered to roughly 90%, while more than 5 million liters of water have been distributed across affected areas.
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Home prices nationwide have surged since 2012, a year that saw the nation recovering from the Great Recession.
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Following a year of historically weak hiring in 2025, hiring rebounded this spring.
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Despite the attacks, ship traffic in the strait continued to rebound.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will honor its commitments if the US does the same, while warning that Tehran will respond firmly to threats.
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The suit did not specify what drug was involved, but said responding officers and paramedics gave the teen who sued multiple doses of Narcan, which is used to reverse overdoses caused by opioids such as fentanyl.
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In a blistering retort on Instagram, Paris’ deputy mayor Audrey Pulvar stepped into the arena on Grégoire’s behalf, blasting American commentators for mocking France’s climate woes while contributing the most to global emissions.
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Rob-Will's bloody-mouthed Rip retort was just as classic.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.
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Their desperation comes as the Venezuelan government faces mounting criticism over its response to the crisis.
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Roberts said Smith has not been able to accelerate his rehabilitation to the point of doing baseball activities.
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Borrowers can find more information about loan rehabilitation here.
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Kyle Schwarber is threatening home run records, even as pitching continues to improve.
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Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks.
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For eight years, the group rallied city officials, politicians and advocates to petition the National Park Service and the city of Philadelphia to build a slavery memorial at the President's House.
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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