come back
Idioms-
Return to or regain past success or popularity, as in It's hard to come back from two sets down and win the match , or Long hemlines are coming back this fall . [Early 1900s]
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Return to one's mind, as in Her name came back to me after I saw her picture . [Late 1800s]
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Retort or reply; also, retaliate. For example, No matter how many insults he flings, I can always come back with another . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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Their loss will come back to bite companies sooner than they realize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
A player who is rewriting the NFL record book is more likely to come back and torch the Giants than to have two poor performances in a row.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
APRs come back after an interest-free introductory period, which can typically last from six to 21 months.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
"I made a promise to come back, to be back on stage. And here I am. Singing for you, and singing for me," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
I come back from my run and shower a second time, but my misery is still stickier than fish slime.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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