comeback
noun
a return to a former higher rank, popularity, position, prosperity, etc..
comebacks
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pluralof comeback.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When it comes to comebacks, Liverpool and Istanbul have plenty of history - but this time Andoni Iraola's side made the wrong kind.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
And Macquarie analyst Steve Koenig wrote last week that software companies are facing a “more difficult” setup this earnings season given that many stocks in the sector have staged strong comebacks in recent months.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
And the Rams’ defense must negate potential comebacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
Williams stunned the Packers twice last season with fourth-quarter comebacks, including one in the play-offs, but Chicago are not the same threat without him.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
I was too exhausted to deal with him, and, frankly, none of the comebacks warring at the tip of my tongue at the moment were likely to win him over.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
