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verb

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1
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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2
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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comeback

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noun

ˈkəm-ˌbak How to pronounce comeback (audio)
1
as in retort
a quick witty response always ready with a comeback for every insult

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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
Verb
Even after getting rid of the visible blades, grass can leave behind seeds or an expansive root system and come back with a vengeance. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 But demonstrating the defiance that would come to define his game, Djokovic saved six match points before coming back to win in five sets. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
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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. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 July 2026 Swift most recently appeared courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, in which the Knicks had an historic comeback against the San Antonio Spurs. — Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for come back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
  1. recover
  2. rebound
  3. respond
  4. retort
  5. response
  6. rehabilitation
  7. improve
  8. rally
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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.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Home prices nationwide have surged since 2012, a year that saw the nation recovering from the Great Recession.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of recover
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  • Following a year of historically weak hiring in 2025, hiring rebounded this spring.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Despite the attacks, ship traffic in the strait continued to rebound.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
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  • Kramer did not immediately respond to a request from this news organization Monday about the subpoenas.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Victoria Robinson was arrested after police responded on June 3 and released on bond the same day.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of respond
Noun
  • 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.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 July 2026
  • Rob-Will's bloody-mouthed Rip retort was just as classic.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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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.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Their desperation comes as the Venezuelan government faces mounting criticism over its response to the crisis.
    — Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of response
Noun
  • Roberts said Smith has not been able to accelerate his rehabilitation to the point of doing baseball activities.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Borrowers can find more information about loan rehabilitation here.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of rehabilitation
Verb
  • Kyle Schwarber is threatening home run records, even as pitching continues to improve.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of improve
Verb
  • 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.
    — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
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