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come from behind

VERB
rally
Synonyms
STRONG
enliven improve invigorate recover recuperate refresh surge
WEAK
bounce back brace up come along come around get act together get back in shape get better get second wind grow stronger make a comeback perk up pick up pull through regain strength shape up snap out of it turn around turn things around
Antonyms
STRONG
bore damage decline deteriorate dull enervate worsen
WEAK
disperse divide lose regress scatter weaken

Example Sentences

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The couple predict that the Patriots will be on top the first half, but at some point the Seahawks will come from behind and dominate the Patriots for a little while.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

He has led 20 fourth-quarter comebacks in the regular season and come from behind in all three of his Super Bowl triumphs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Gannon-Doak pulled a goal back for in the 65th minute and Ryan Christie nodded home Robertson's cross as news filtered through from Copenhagen that Belarus had come from behind to take the lead.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

While critical of Chelsea's wastefulness in front of goal, former England midfielder Fara Williams praised their ability to come from behind and salvage a draw.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

The front of Lincoln’s body shows no sign of physical violence, and the forward slumping indicates that the attack must have come from behind.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly