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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 Warriors maintained a double-digit lead for most of the third period, but the Kings came back to cut the deficit to four after closing the quarter with a 9-0 run.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
How Xi endured, came back from exile, and rose through the ranks is one of the most fascinating aspects of his biography.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Robert Roberts and his wife Iris White chronicle much, including Black servicemen who came back from the war with European brides.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Yamamoto then came back over the plate with a curveball.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Jurors in Santa Fe quickly came back in favor of the state Tuesday afternoon.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Shortly after all the action, WBZ spoke to the owner, who had first known something was wrong when only their dog Taco came back inside from the yard.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Honestly, the good memories came back a little bit.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 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
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
How Xi endured, came back from exile, and rose through the ranks is one of the most fascinating aspects of his biography.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Robert Roberts and his wife Iris White chronicle much, including Black servicemen who came back from the war with European brides.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Yamamoto then came back over the plate with a curveball.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Jurors in Santa Fe quickly came back in favor of the state Tuesday afternoon.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Shortly after all the action, WBZ spoke to the owner, who had first known something was wrong when only their dog Taco came back inside from the yard.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Honestly, the good memories came back a little bit.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came back
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Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers recovered after blowing a 23-point lead to beat rookie Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks 116-103 on Tuesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy and Amber Lynn Costello were killed between 2009 and 2010 and also recovered near Gilgo Beach.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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On April 3, police responded to hundreds of teens in downtown Detroit one night during spring break.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Authorities including airport police, Gardaí and Irish Defence Forces personnel responded to the scene, The Journal reported.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Yet there is broad agreement that qualifying can be improved.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Vladar improved to 27-13-7 in his first season with the Flyers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 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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But when his drill struck rebar, the recoil snapped back into his mouth, breaking his teeth all over again.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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China replied with a limited list of individual companies that were allowed to sell to China, but without explanation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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And Smucker’s replied with an even better PR stunt than maybe what Nutella had in the first place.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The third goal came on a breakdown when Oskar Bäck passed into open space for Blackwell; Gustavsson didn’t attack the shooter, then lost the puck when Blackwell hit the post, and the puck rebounded to Cameron Hughes for his first NHL goal.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, La Concha withstood both and was ready to welcome guests when travel rebounded after World War II.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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McDavid answered that goal less than two minutes later, and the Sharks couldn't slow him down the rest of the night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Both answered in detail, especially regarding the cost basis question.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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But the Kings rallied for the win.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Down four runs at home Wednesday afternoon to visiting Steele Canyon, Helix rallied for an 8-6 win, running its record to 13-1.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Came back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20back. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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