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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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Westerberg coming back to chambers is a sad reminder that in 2022, woman lawyers still have to do more than be excellent at their job.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The Pole, who underwent a high-profile coaching change, struggled against her Czech opponent before finding her rhythm in a third-set comeback.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Azul will make it or break it in the music scene and her past will come back to confront her.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Westerberg coming back to chambers is a sad reminder that in 2022, woman lawyers still have to do more than be excellent at their job.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
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And the liqueur is in the midst of a comeback: Google searches for amaro have surged by 143% in the U.S. over the past five years.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The Pole, who underwent a high-profile coaching change, struggled against her Czech opponent before finding her rhythm in a third-set comeback.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
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But the four-time NFL MVP tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into the 2023 season opener and the Jets never recovered, finishing 7-10.Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, things go from dire to actually tragic when Chloe, who’d been recovering from surgery, suddenly spikes her potassium levels and starts coding.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Joakim didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.Becca Longmire, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Tom's did not immediately respond to NPR for comment.Ayana Archie, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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And is there a word for the opposite type of person, besides the obvious rude retorts?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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As in Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz’s 2010 first-degree-murder trial, the portrayal of Thug lyrics as timely confessions and statements of intent fell apart after ferocious retort, protecting the rhetorical agency of art and artist under great duress.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Austin Police Department Chief of Staff Jeff Greenwalt defended the proposal in response to concerns from multiple public officials and social justice advocates during a Monday meeting of the city's Public Safety Commission.Serena Lin, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The move was in response to the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), whose board passed a resolution Thursday ordering Iran to urgently improve its cooperation with the agency, according to Reuters.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Alyssa Farah Griffin said the criminal justice system should follow a threefold approach: punishment, crime deterrence and rehabilitation.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Odyssey House provides temporary residential space for members attending its drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Nov. 2024
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To improve insulin sensitivity: Diabetes is a huge threat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Introducing universal licensing recognition to improve workforce mobility.Christopher R. Marsicano, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Covid years The number of Chinese students in the US plunged during the pandemic and hasn’t rebounded since.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Golden State’s rebounding philosophy goes something like this: Gang rebound to close possessions and crash from the corners selectively on the other end.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Tesla typically does not respond to requests for comment, and did not reply to inquiries for this story.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Pakistani government did not reply to a request for comment.Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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