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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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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
Gay then allegedly returned to his vehicle and came back with a machete in its sheath. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The paperwork seemed extensive for someone who wasn’t coming back. — Dr. Lucy McBride, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
Max Muncy hit a three-run double in the sixth and Freddie Freeman hit an RBI single in the seventh to fuel the Dodgers’ comeback. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Perhaps the combination of the itch to return and the bag attached to the comeback were too much to ignore. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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 Puerto Rican boxer had brain surgery but never fully recovered from his injuries, identified as a large subdural hematoma, and was in a persistent vegetative state.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Three loose fan blade fragments were recovered from the engine.
    — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of recover
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  • If the June drop was a statistical quirk – and the labor force rebounded last month and increased the number of people vying for jobs – the unemployment rate could surprise and tick back up.
    — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Rebounding from a miserable 2025 Hiring had rebounded this year from a lackluster 2025 in the face of the conflict in the Persian Gulf that has sent energy prices surging and put a strain on family budgets.
    — Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of rebound
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  • Max Muncy hit a three-run double in the sixth on his bobblehead night for the Dodgers, but Kyle Isbel responded with a tying two-run homer in the seventh for Kansas City.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Markets are continuously responding to new information and data and adjusting odds for the Fed.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of respond
Noun
  • This week, the network delivered a sharp retort, accusing the agency of waging a campaign of political retribution.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • But retorts in this arena could carry significant consequences.
    — Helen Branswell, STAT, 28 July 2026
Definition of retort
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  • Bronin, who is 47, made an argument for a new crop of leaders inside the party, framing his campaign as a response to Democrats’ losses in 2024 after President Joe Biden ended his race for re-election amid concerns about his age.
    — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Boyd also attempted to contact the founder of Sage River but didn't receive a response.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of response
Noun
  • After her 2013 accident, Collett spent a week in a coma and only three days awake in hospital before being transferred to Oaksey House in Oxfordshire, England, the Injured Jockeys Fund’s rehabilitation centre.
    — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Lying on the experimental side of arthouse, a self rehabilitation drama sporting Euro doc fest potential.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of rehabilitation
Verb
  • At 28 years old, the sizeable outlay on the Brazilian midfielder continues Arsenal’s ploy of spending big money on players who can immediately improve their first team.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Some activists remain positive that more staffers at shelters will improve conditions, but others argue the money should go straight to the animals through food, enrichment and supplies instead of wages.
    — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of improve
Verb
  • Street vendors rallied outside Oakland City Hall Thursday, accusing the city of criminalizing people who are trying to earn a living as officials step up enforcement against unpermitted vending.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Jake Bauers delivered the Brewers' third RBI single of the ninth inning with two outs, and Milwaukee rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night to stay alone atop the National League standings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
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