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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
But the injury bug came back to rear its ugly head as Brunson yet again appeared to be in discomfort after Spurs center Luke Kornet stepped on his ankle.
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
On Tuesday, the conservative majority came back saying the lower court did not sufficiently consider its Louisiana redistricting decision, which requires judges to largely defer to states’ partisan interests in drawing maps that benefit the majority party.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The sheriff's office said that the opinion came back on May 13, and Labat continued discussions with police chiefs, other law enforcement partners, mayors, and Fulton County justice partners to understand the impact on daily operations and the impact on the community.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The ball still came back, but Starodubtseva nailed a swinging backhand volley to get to match point.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Then Gandolfini passed, and two years later, that show came back together with John.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
But with the advent of the Renaissance and the rediscovery of Greek texts, astrology came back into its own in the 1600s and 1700s.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Then, after the meal, my shoes came back—sparkling clean.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
But Reinsdorf also repeatedly came back to one skill — Graham’s ability to identify and develop players.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
On Tuesday, the conservative majority came back saying the lower court did not sufficiently consider its Louisiana redistricting decision, which requires judges to largely defer to states’ partisan interests in drawing maps that benefit the majority party.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The sheriff's office said that the opinion came back on May 13, and Labat continued discussions with police chiefs, other law enforcement partners, mayors, and Fulton County justice partners to understand the impact on daily operations and the impact on the community.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The ball still came back, but Starodubtseva nailed a swinging backhand volley to get to match point.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Then Gandolfini passed, and two years later, that show came back together with John.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
But with the advent of the Renaissance and the rediscovery of Greek texts, astrology came back into its own in the 1600s and 1700s.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Then, after the meal, my shoes came back—sparkling clean.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
But Reinsdorf also repeatedly came back to one skill — Graham’s ability to identify and develop players.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came back
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Photos released by the FGR appear to show agents navigating the underground passageway, access points leading into the tunnel and evidence recovered during the operation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Ureña responded with a strikeout and a double play.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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But the Sox responded with the big swing by Vargas, who jump-skipped his way around the bases after launching an 0-1 changeup from Drew Anderson over the left-field wall.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Past research has shown that breast cancer patients who lose weight through treatment or surgery have improved heart health and longevity.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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All the same, the team improved dramatically right away, posting its first winning season in the Sacramento era and losing a thrilling first-round playoff series to the Utah Jazz.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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But they were snapped back to reality by Michael King on Monday as the Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres, 1-0, in the opener of a three-game series between the National League West’s top teams.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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And then the city snapped back and became an even more aggressive grind than in 2019.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hansen replied to a NewsNation reporter's question.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Mike Draper replied personally to set up a call.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Now that her space is full of coneflowers, cosmos and yarrow, the avian life has rebounded.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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In fact, oil and gasoline futures both rebounded on Thursday as new fighting in the Middle East underscores the fragile nature of the ceasefire.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Colorado pulled to 8-3 in the fifth on Tyler Freeman’s two-run homer, but the Angels answered again in the bottom half on Jo Adell’s RBI single for a 9-3 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Any 911 call coming from Foxboro, Mansfield, Easton, Norton, and even other parts of Bristol County is answered at SEMRECC, the Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Emergency Communication Center.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Maryland State troopers rallied behind a student, whose dad died while in the line of duty, during her high school graduation on Thursday.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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East Ridge rallied from an 11-9 deficit with two goals in the final minute of regulation to force overtime and Leo Stalsberg scored just seconds into the extra session to give the top-seed Raptors a 12-11 victory.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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“Came back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20back. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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