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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

“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 learned from them and came back much stronger."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

"After that, he came back, spoke, and everyone was like: 'OK. This guy is different.'"

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan