think back

VERB

recall

Synonyms

WEAK

live in the past recollect reflect remember reminisce

Example Sentences

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In November 2022 he said he had been "seriously ill", adding: "When I think back on it now, it's frightening."

From BBC

When I think back on most of those meals, I remember not salvation but a certain chill.

From Salon

“All I can do is think back and curse myself for not taking the warning signs seriously.”

From The Wall Street Journal

My breath came short and hard as I thought back to the reports I had passed on, the night of Hitler’s birthday.

From Literature

I thought back to her reaction when she saw that couple at the movie studio.

From Literature