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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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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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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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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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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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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 25 Nov. 2024.
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