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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 Pacers opened up a 20-point lead in the third quarter, but the Kings came back to win 114-109 on Thursday before a small but boisterous crowd of 14,618 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
In the Sweet 16, Lutheran trailed Rampart by five points late in the game but came back to win, 60-58.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Originally, its best finish came back in 2023, when the Bulldogs faltered in the Div.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Sasaki came back out for the second inning and breezed through two hitless innings, striking out two and throwing just 22 pitches (13 strikes) to retire six consecutive batters.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The man then went inside the house and came back with knives, according to police.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
McKenna and his father came out to Malaysia full time, while his mother and sister came back and forth.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
The gastroenterologist thought that Beran might have been dealing with a parasite and did some stool tests, all of which came back negative.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
The team set out to find 30 species and came back having rediscovered 21 of them.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
In the Sweet 16, Lutheran trailed Rampart by five points late in the game but came back to win, 60-58.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Originally, its best finish came back in 2023, when the Bulldogs faltered in the Div.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Sasaki came back out for the second inning and breezed through two hitless innings, striking out two and throwing just 22 pitches (13 strikes) to retire six consecutive batters.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The man then went inside the house and came back with knives, according to police.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
McKenna and his father came out to Malaysia full time, while his mother and sister came back and forth.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
The gastroenterologist thought that Beran might have been dealing with a parasite and did some stool tests, all of which came back negative.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
The team set out to find 30 species and came back having rediscovered 21 of them.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came back
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That elderly resident also recovered from his injuries.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Investigators later recovered Lee's hair and belongings from King's home and vehicle, authorities said.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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When officers with the Dallas Police Department responded to help TSA agents with the disturbance, Solomon began punching one of the officers.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Zendaya’s team has still not yet responded to Vogue’s request for comment, but the sporting of a wedding band-like ring all but confirms it.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the surging Hornets improved to 19-6 in their last 25 games after a shaky 16-28 start to the season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Marcus Johansson had a goal and two assists as Minnesota improved to 3-0 against Chicago this season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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New England’s run defense was among the league’s best early in the season, then fell off, but has snapped back with the return of Milton Williams.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Then, with scant margin for error, the Rams (13-5) snapped back into winning form.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The bewildering and unexplained switch over Halligan began when the Bar replied to a complaint against her filed by the nonprofit organization Campaign for Accountability.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Underwood replied, which led to both Goldberg and Haines collapsing into a heap at the Hot Topics table.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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The theater has seen its subscription base rebounded to over 3,200 subscribers, an impressive number for an 188-seat theater, and Ruggiero said single tickets sales have also been doing well.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Westwood freshman Kaden Bryant missed a shot with 14 seconds left that was rebounded by Paradise guard Bryce Chipman.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Emails seeking additional information were not immediately answered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Texas rallied to tie the game in the ninth inning, but more control issues later sealed the Longhorns' fate.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the Islamic Republic has rallied, upending the global energy market by halting oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and their drones wreaking havoc on the Gulf countries, sending tourists and investors fleeing.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2026
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