The player made a splendid comeback.
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Comeback
/ˈkʌmbæk/
Synonyms for "comeback" (109 found)
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countermeasurecounterrevolutioncounterstepcounterstrokecrackcutcutting remarkdefensedigdumpechoevasive replyexchangefleerfloutfoolerygibegibing retortgive-and-takeinterchange
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rallyreactionready replyrebuttalreceiptreciprocationrecoilrecoveryrecuperationrejoinderreparteereplicationreplyrepostrescriptrescriptionrespondenceresponseresponsionresponsory
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Noun(14 words)
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8 entriesclever retortcomeback albumcomeback toureconomic comebackhumorous rejoinderpolitical comebacksarcastic comebacksports comeback
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6 entriescomeback albumcomeback seasoncomeback tourdramatic comebackeconomic comebacksports comeback
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14 total sentences available.
Whatever I say, he has a comeback ready. You can't get a word in edgewise.
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She's quick on her feet, so no matter what you say to her, she'll have a witty comeback.
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He has made a fine comeback on the stage.
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