as in to remember
to bring back to mind
the scent made me flash back to the days of my mother's home-cooked Sunday dinners
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Seinfeld fans will remember that Alexander’s Costanza landed a dream job with the team during season five, as he was hired as the assistant to the traveling secretary.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
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In accepting his songwriter of the year accolade, Gorley also took a moment to remember James and memories of spending time with him.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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Harris recalls her team being prepared for every scenario on election night except her defeat.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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The women were asked to recall these details weeks, months, and in some cases years after the fact, DeNicola says.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Flash back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flash%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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