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came through

VERB

accomplish goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pitch in prevail succeed

WEAK

achieve be successful be victorious carry out chip in contribute kick in score triumph win

Antonyms

WEAK

fail

VERB

survive bad situation

Synonyms

WEAK

endure live through persist pull through ride ride out survive weather storm withstand

Antonyms

WEAK

fail

Example Sentences

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So while some of the show’s characters met untimely or tragic ends, Maddy came through the other side as someone more powerful: a Latina who didn’t fade into the background but, instead, commanded our attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Svajda, 23, finally found some rhythm in the third and came through a tie-break to get a foothold in the match.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"I left Perth Wednesday night at 10 and I landed in Dubai and a report came through from probably 20 different people saying the game was off."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

It was a day he waited for and came through.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Soft light from the moon and stars came through the sheer curtains into our room, making patterns on my bedspread that I traced with my finger.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce