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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 Centurions came back from a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
If James came back to Cleveland for a third and final stint, his farewell tour would be with a team expected to compete for a championship.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Her results came back negative, but the nurse practitioner assumed some kind of infection was at play and prescribed antibiotics.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 4 Feb. 2026
The committee in October voted 3-1 to advance the highly contentious proposal, but on the condition that when the measure came back, there would be more detailed analysis.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Mario Cristobal came back to Miami four years ago with a plan and with hope, looking to build a champion.
—CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
There was a big one that then came back.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
When the results came back benign, Reece’s anxiety only deepened.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Miami’s loss at SMU was not a season-ender Miami led SMU by three points late in the fourth quarter before the Mustangs came back to tie with 25 seconds remaining.
—Mac Engel
january 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
If James came back to Cleveland for a third and final stint, his farewell tour would be with a team expected to compete for a championship.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Her results came back negative, but the nurse practitioner assumed some kind of infection was at play and prescribed antibiotics.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 4 Feb. 2026
The committee in October voted 3-1 to advance the highly contentious proposal, but on the condition that when the measure came back, there would be more detailed analysis.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Mario Cristobal came back to Miami four years ago with a plan and with hope, looking to build a champion.
—CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
There was a big one that then came back.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
When the results came back benign, Reece’s anxiety only deepened.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Miami’s loss at SMU was not a season-ender Miami led SMU by three points late in the fourth quarter before the Mustangs came back to tie with 25 seconds remaining.
—Mac Engel
january 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came back
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In some cases, Weaver recalled, homebuyers under contract could no longer afford the homes when the rates recovered and gave up their deposits.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Patel said investigators recovered the footage using residual data from backend systems after recording devices at Guthrie’s home were removed or rendered inaccessible.—
Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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DeLano responded that lawmakers could use the two-year period to address any such shortfall.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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After demonstrations broke out in Iran on December 28, 2025, following the collapse of the Iranian currency, the country’s regime responded in a deadly manner.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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The crucial employment snapshot is slightly delayed because of the brief government shutdown and will show whether the trajectory improved for the US labor market, which has been stuck in a low-hire and low-fire lull.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jimmy Wales, the site’s other co-founder, has also been in the news, promoting his new book, The Seven Rules of Trust, which argues that society would be greatly improved if more people and organizations adopted the Wikipedia ethos.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 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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When Bondi replied by accusing her of hypocrisy over a lack of similar questioning toward former Attorney General Merrick Garland, Jayapal interjected, trying to force an apology.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani replied that, by raising taxes on the wealthiest New York City residents, the entire state’s revenues would rise.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Heimuli rebounded from the loss to Kouokam to beat Jessica Pyatt of El Paso Pebble Hills in a consolation semifinal, pulling Pyatt down with 15 seconds left in the second period and getting a pint five seconds later.—
Rick Kretzschmar,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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His 26 home runs were one fewer than Christian Walker’s team-leading total, as his home-run rate rebounded from a drop in 2024.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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If there was any doubt, the rookie answered it in the Nets’ 123-115 win over the Chicago Bulls, finishing with 13 points, 13 assists and three turnovers.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, Heart of Florida United Way answered more than 242,000 calls, texts and online messages across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.—
Catherine Rea,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Magic rallied from 17 points down to win 120-117, but the Jazz defeated the Heat 115-111.—
Mark Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of people, including local leaders, rallied at the site Thursday, defiantly rehoisting the flag.—
Sophie Brams,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Came back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20back. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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