Definitions

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

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come from behind

"To come from behind and be able to win tournament is a really cool feeling," Scheffler said.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

After winning four games in a row to clinch the second set, the world number two secured a 5-7 6-2 6-2 victory, having also come from behind to win her quarter-final against Naomi Osaka.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Netherlands miss three spot kicks as Morocco come from behind to beat the Dutch on penalties in Monterrey to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and qualify for the World Cup knockout stages as one of the top eight third-placed teams.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

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

come from behind

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