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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 what is Frieze as an organization doing to keep artists, international dealers, and collectors coming back? — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Doyle thinks people keep coming back to places like Markoff's to face down their fears safely. — Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
On the previous episode of Lipps Service, Greta Van Fleet talked about its new album, Palace for the People, internet breakup rumors and a secret comeback show at New York’s intimate Bowery Ballroom. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026 The Tigers travel to Lexington, Kentucky, in Week 6 to take on a Kentucky team that should have plenty of confidence after pulling off a comeback win on the road against South Carolina a week ago. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 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 spa Outdoor adventure is the primary focus here, so after skiing or mountain biking all day the spa is the ideal place to recover.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The bank sees high diesel prices as necessary to prevent recovering demand from overwhelming constrained refineries.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of recover
Verb
  • Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely rebounded, but only at great risk to tankers, 20 of which have been struck in the last month, suggesting recovery could be unsustainable.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • However, both contracts rebounded on Tuesday as figures showed Tehran increased strikes on tankers in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebound
Verb
  • Mountain Rescue Aspen has responded to a rising number of calls involving drug and alcohol use this season.
    — The Aspen Times, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The New York Police Department released body-camera video from its officers who responded to the scene.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 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
  • Tellingly, the network seemed to know the difference in its official response, acknowledging that the original piece contained errors.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In response to the Iran war and the disruption of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, IEA members agreed to make 400 million barrels of oil available to the market.
    — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of response
Noun
  • Anderson subsequently underwent spinal fusion surgery, followed by a monthslong rehabilitation period.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The tour was cancelled, as the guitarist was hospitalized for two weeks, followed by months of rehabilitation.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of rehabilitation
Verb
  • Neutrinos bump into other particles only rarely, so scientists build large detectors to improve their odds of catching collisions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But experts are not optimistic that the additional supply will improve refined product availability and temper prices in the long run.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of improve
Verb
  • The exploitation of racial divides, the mass rallies, the storming of the Capitol, the blurring of truth and reality, the unabashed abuse of government power to the ends of ethnic cleansing, which becomes systemic, institutionalized, and accepted.
    — Daniel Peña, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Since the lawsuit was filed, frustrations on campus have grown with students and community members rallying in support of Jane Doe and calling for more accountability by university administrators.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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