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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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3
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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3
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
And President Obama coming back out helps turn out Republicans, true. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Training 52,000 workers Spirit employs more than 52,000 people during the season, and many come back every year. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
For Charly Barby, whose comeback storyline featured prominently in the docuseries, Rio held particular meaning. — Raymond Braun, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 The condor’s comeback illustrates several questions that governments and conservation organizations grapple with today, including which species get funded and who bears the costs. — David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 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
Verb
  • The condor’s return shows that nearly extinct species can recover with help.
    — David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For executives, that means not only developing the resilience to perform under pressure, but also recognizing when to step back and recover.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of recover
Verb
  • Josephine will begin to pull away Thursday, allowing winds and water levels to gradually subside, with highs rebounding to the upper 60s inland.
    — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Its shares plunged 32% on their market debut Tuesday, before rebounding by nearly 30% Wednesday.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebound
Verb
  • His federal public defender did not respond to a request for comment.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Defenders must respond to different types of aircraft while managing the cost and availability of defensive missiles.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of respond
Noun
  • Her son is a carbon copy of his dad — looks like him and acts like him, particularly with his funny comments, comebacks and retorts.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Our minds generate sharp retorts or zingers that would eviscerate or humiliate them.
    — Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of retort
Noun
  • My response was to remind them that their generosity could have big financial consequences.
    — Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The hospital system didn’t say that it was being dropped over a specific policy, and an insurance trade group pointed to the high cost of specialty care for children in a response to the hospital’s statements.
    — Jack Harvel October 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of response
Noun
  • Lula defended rehabilitation but said serious offenders should not qualify, then questioned whether Bolsonaro would pardon his father.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The recommendation was rehabilitation over surgery, and within a few weeks a follow-up MRI indicated Simmons continued to progress and the disk had improved.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rehabilitation
Verb
  • The performance of hydrocarbons must be considered as part of a wider system that is simultaneously scaling clean electricity input and improving efficiency across the value chain.
    — H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In comparison, 58% say state and local governments improve their lives, while 56% say the same of businesses and 77% of charitable and advocacy groups.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of improve
Verb
  • Shares rallied 9% after the data center server company hiked its fiscal first-quarter revenue outlook.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Adrian Kempe scored twice and the Kings got their first win of the season, rallying from an early deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Tuesday night.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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