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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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Canada, as they had in the previous two knockout rounds, needed to come from behind but struggled to build momentum until towards the end of the second period.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

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

After showing remarkable spirit to come from behind, and take the lead against the German side, Newcastle were again denied a precious victory.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

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

Brooklyn turned to see that Charlotte had come from behind her.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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