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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of come back
David Goldman, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
So, be sure to partner with creators to produce engaging, educational videos to provide your audience with a continuous stream of high-quality, original content that keeps them coming back for more.
—Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Feb. 2025
The franchise, famous for its over-the-top fatal scenarios constructed like chain-reaction Rube Goldberg machines, is making its comeback after the fifth installment arrived in 2011.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for come back
Verb
Economists disagree about why, exactly, inflation surged after Biden became president before coming back down to near-normal levels.
—David Goldman, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
So, be sure to partner with creators to produce engaging, educational videos to provide your audience with a continuous stream of high-quality, original content that keeps them coming back for more.
—Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
Lace, which saw a big comeback in 2024, is central to this vibe.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Feb. 2025
The franchise, famous for its over-the-top fatal scenarios constructed like chain-reaction Rube Goldberg machines, is making its comeback after the fifth installment arrived in 2011.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for come back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
Verb
-
Police recovered a loaded Cobra .38 Special from the scene.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
-
If not, then the beloved agency that dares to explore may never recover.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
If the government either denies the claims or does not respond, Clifford said the family can file lawsuits in federal court.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
-
Now, the question becomes how colleges will respond to what many will see as the broad overreach by DOE’s letter.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Known for his own sense of humor, Obama dismisses Edwards’ retort, pointing out that the shooting guard has multiple players of similar size as Embiid, making his point null and void.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Feb. 2025
-
As much as that moment blew up last season, there was another moment on Monday night that may define this season’s retort from Daniel Farke’s men.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The response bodes well for the picture’s upcoming release in China on March 8, which is International Women’s Day, on some 1,000 screens, which Qu says is wide for an independent, elevated arthouse production.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
-
Over the years, the international response to Somali piracy has predominantly been centered on addressing offshore dynamics.—
Soham Mitra, Lou Robinson and Patrick Gallagher,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
This workforce includes physician assistants, optometrists, pharmacists, case managers, rehabilitation specialists, mental health clinicians and clinical lab scientists.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Meanwhile, there is a severe shortage of trauma specialists, prosthetics and rehabilitation services, the WHO said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Founded in 1996, ZERO Prostate Cancer has been dedicated to improving and saving lives affected by prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness and support.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
-
While some initial apprehension is understandable, history shows that technological revolutions have consistently improved workers’ quality of life.—
Lucian Boldea,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Cunningham’s led his team in points, rebounds and assists in four games this season.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
-
The 6-foot-2 Jones is averaging nearly 30.2 points and 14 rebounds a game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Other posters replied by mocking Rogan for his association with Musk, who’s appeared on his podcast multiple times.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
-
Dylan Kraemer, who had already taken the stand, replied fast.—
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share