came back

verb

Definition of came backnext
past tense of come back
1
as in recovered
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness she's slowly coming back after being in a coma

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2
as in bounced (back)
to regain a former or normal state the American bald eagle was once nearly extinct but has come back strong

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3
as in responded
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction he came back with another one of his smart remarks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for came back
  1. recovered
  2. responded
  3. improved
  4. replied
Verb
  • Nearly half of all guns recovered at Mexican crime scenes are made by the companies named in the suit, lawyers said.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Most sunken containers — some still sealed, some damaged and open — are never found or recovered.
    Manuel Valdes, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of recovered
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  • In an anonymous poll conducted by The Athletic, 65 of 109 players responded negatively to the idea of wearing Guardian Caps in games.
    Phil Rogers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The junta has not responded to CNN’s request for comment.
    Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of responded
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  • The modern sniper is born During the Cold War, the sniper rifle dramatically improved capability, power, and range.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Aldo has improved slightly to +115, but Bautista is still the betting favorite at -140.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • Howard was the only candidate who replied to The Republic's survey, which sought the candidates' views on key issues that have recently animated the state Legislature.
    Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Advertisement All candidates replied.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of replied
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came around

came back

came by

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