Showing results for came back. Search instead for Came+back+at.

came back

VERB

return

Synonyms

STRONGEST

recover resume

WEAK

come again do better re-enter reappear recur remigrate triumph

Antonyms

WEAK

depart go leave

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"But I noticed it disappeared and then came back again, so I opened the window which is when I saw the flames on the roof."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It came back on the market in 2020 and was sold for slightly under $8 million.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

After leading outright Thursday, she came back to earth Friday with a 73 but was still only a shot off the leader.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“This year, we are incredibly proud that they came back and won the national championship,” said Vann Walker Prime, their teacher and coach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Good night, Ida B,” a quiet chorus came back, riding on the breeze.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan