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as in withdrawing
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
we retreated to the safety of the cellar at the first sign of the tornado
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as in fleeing
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the untried soldiers retreated in humiliating disarray almost as soon as the enemy's onslaught began
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Recent Examples of retreating
If using a fountain pen or retreating to a mountain house can make the cognitive load of producing text even somewhat more bearable, writers will consider it.
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Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
If Tehran opts not to retaliate, though, Iran will look weak and appear to be retreating from Israel.
—Dan De Luce, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
If Tehran opts not to retaliate, though, Iran will look weak and appear to be retreating from Israel.
—Dan De Luce, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreating
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The footage captured a figure in a ski mask hiding in the shadows as an unsuspecting woman arrives at the bank and goes about withdrawing money from the ATM.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Banks are already withdrawing from relationships with fintech firms.Gene A. Grant II, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The blaze, fueled by high winds and dry vegetation, rapidly spread as chaos overtook the town, sending some residents fleeing into the ocean and trapping others in their vehicles.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Workers are already fleeing the profession in search of higher wages in retail or fast food.Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Since retiring, he's launched the All The Smoke podcast.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hill, 60, spent 32 years at the brand before retiring in 2020 as president of consumer and marketplace, leading all commercial and marketing operations for the Nike and Jordan brands.Evan Clark, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nash-Betts' character ended up crashing her car, landing her back in the hospital with Ed as her nurse, and the episode ended with the pair breaking out of the hospital hand-in-hand and escaping in Ed's red convertible.Julia Moore, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Helene was so destructive, many residents don’t have a home left to clean up, escaping the storm with little more than the clothes on their backs, even losing their shoes to the surging tides.Kate Payne and David R. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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The idea of being welcomed into a team of like minded individuals and franchisees, with the ability to access help and support when required can undoubtedly be a strong pull, and help to alleviate some of the elements of stress and worry that comes with running an independent venture.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The work stoppage had threatened to disrupt supply chains, causing shortages of some consumer goods and supplies needed to keep US factories running.Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Retreating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreating. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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