Synonyms of comebacks

comebacks

noun

plural of comeback

1

as in retorts

a quick witty response

always ready with a comeback for every insult

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retorts
• insults
• ripostes
• repartees
• wisecracks
• quips
• witticisms
• zingers
• sallies
• back talks
• cuts
• put-downs
• squelches
• cracks

2

as in responses

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

• responses
• replies
• answers
• reactions
• returns
• rejoinders
• retorts
• remarks
• observations
• comments
• communications
• replications
• banters
• repartees
• feedback
• rebuttals
• explanations
• back talks
• justifications
• non sequiturs
• refutations
• persiflages
• acknowledgments
• defenses
• correspondences
• pleas

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questions
• inquiries
• queries
• challenges
• charges
• interrogations
• interrogatories
• surveys
• polls
• quizzes
• questionnaires
• cross-examinations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of comebacks

Given Stafford’s history of dramatic comebacks, the Rams were on the verge of possibly pulling out a victory. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Her son is a carbon copy of his dad — looks like him and acts like him, particularly with his funny comments, comebacks and retorts. — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026

Those lucky enough to make it aboard became a test audience for two brand comebacks, each fiercely looking to win over a younger generation before betting on a much bigger, more calculated swing. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Doug Moreau caught a two-point conversion to seal an LSU win in 1964, and Archie Manning engineered two Ole Miss comebacks in 1968 and 1969. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

There were offensive fireworks, comebacks galore, flashy debuts and plenty more on the first Sunday of the NFL season. — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

With 1986’s Whispering Jack, Farnham orchestrated one of the all-time great comebacks. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

And this season is sure to be a party with several celebratory anniversary shows (and late-night soirées), some big designer comebacks, and a bevy of celebrity names walking the runways and gracing the front rows. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Brunson’s leadership of the Knicks skyrocketed him into the national spotlight this year as the team made historic comebacks in the NBA playoffs. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026