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as in recovered
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
she's slowly coming back after being in a coma
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as in bounced (back)
to regain a former or normal state
the American bald eagle was once nearly extinct but has come back strong
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as in responded
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
he came back with another one of his smart remarks
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Recent Examples of came back
The developers came back in 2020 with plans for an 18-story office building, and received the City Council’s approval, a week before the pandemic hit.
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Black has had a ton of recent success in Women’s doubles, but less so in Mixed, where her last medal came back in February while playing with the Mixed doubles savant Alshon.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Moreover, last month’s consumer price index came back cooler than feared but still hinted at underlying tension as core inflation ticked above 3%.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Forensic ballistic tests came back showing the gun was used in Becker’s killing.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
After having a gut feeling that something was wrong, Anderson went to another medic, who then booked her in for a biopsy in June, before the results came back as basal cell carcinoma on June 23.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Precious Himweeba, 22, came back to school with the encouragement of a Stay In School Committee.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Penn State looks so much like Michigan and Ohio State of the past two years, with a team full of NFL players who came back another year to try to win it all.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, attorneys came back to ask Walker to expand that ruling, barring state attorneys from enforcing that aspect of the law against their clients.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Black has had a ton of recent success in Women’s doubles, but less so in Mixed, where her last medal came back in February while playing with the Mixed doubles savant Alshon.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Moreover, last month’s consumer price index came back cooler than feared but still hinted at underlying tension as core inflation ticked above 3%.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Forensic ballistic tests came back showing the gun was used in Becker’s killing.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
After having a gut feeling that something was wrong, Anderson went to another medic, who then booked her in for a biopsy in June, before the results came back as basal cell carcinoma on June 23.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Precious Himweeba, 22, came back to school with the encouragement of a Stay In School Committee.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Penn State looks so much like Michigan and Ohio State of the past two years, with a team full of NFL players who came back another year to try to win it all.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, attorneys came back to ask Walker to expand that ruling, barring state attorneys from enforcing that aspect of the law against their clients.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came back
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Bryon Nelson fumbled and Lenell Lawrence recovered for the Farmers at the 24-yard line.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Suspect had trove of weapons Authorities conducted a search of the home where Leon lives and recovered about 20 firearms, including a handful of AR-style rifles, shotguns and medium-caliber pistols, according to the criminal complaint.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Protesters stormed the Parliament in Kathmandu, and police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, water cannons, and, according to human rights organization Amnesty International, live ammunition.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The prosecutor's office said additional officers who responded to the scene saw a man, later identified as 29-year-old Shaquille Green, running down a nearby street.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Witt finished Thursday’s series finale with the biggest hit of the night as the Royals improved to 71-69.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Instagram has improved a few other corners to make better use of the larger display.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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After a fan expressed their dissatisfaction with Styles's current booking in WWE, his son replied in agreement, adding a new layer to the speculation about the former champion's career.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The zoo replied to assure guests that behavior assessments are being planned to make sure the elephants are all housed in the safest environment available to them.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Broader investment hiring also rebounded after two years of freeze or slowdown.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Germany has rebounded from its horrendous 2-0 defeat to Slovakia on Thursday.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The long-standing question of what’s happening with the closed Hwy 55 restaurant in Gallatin has finally been answered.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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There are some valid questions that need to be answered after losing both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the Bulldogs, who failed to win a game in the SEC last season, blew out to a 17-0 lead and then rallied for the win on a Blake Shapen pass to Brennan Thompson in the final minute.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Twins rallied briefly in the third, with James Outman hitting a double and Byron Buxton following with an RBI triple.—
David Brown,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Came back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20back. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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