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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

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Imaging on Smith’s neck came back negative, though it’s unclear if he’ll play Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Heading into the fifth, Rozicki was cut over both eyes and had taken some serious punishment, but the 31-year-old came back swinging each time and landed some damaging shots.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

I called out to them and the muffled sound of their “Hello” came back across the field.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff