comeback
noun/ˈkʌmbæk/US
Etymology
Deverbal from come back.
Definitions
A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or…
A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.
- That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback.
A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.
- I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment.
An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial…
An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.
- Newcastle produced a stunning comeback from 4-0 down to earn a draw that shocked title hopefuls Arsenal.
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Misspelling of come back.
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No curated loop yet for comeback. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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