as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
backed away from the snake very slowly and carefully
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Recent Examples of back away
Surveillance cameras capture Bissonnette backing away from the restaurant as the group of six men follows him.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Women who hold power positions in industry and academia must not back away from institutional programs and support of diversity and inclusion.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Other corporations that have recently backed away from DEI policies include Ford, Lowe's, Tractor Supply and Harley-Davidson.
—Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 26 Nov. 2024
When lawmakers voted to overturn President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise decree, security forces backed away.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Women who hold power positions in industry and academia must not back away from institutional programs and support of diversity and inclusion.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Other corporations that have recently backed away from DEI policies include Ford, Lowe's, Tractor Supply and Harley-Davidson.
—Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 26 Nov. 2024
When lawmakers voted to overturn President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise decree, security forces backed away.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back away
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The polling data follows the Biden administration in December withdrawing a proposal to prohibit public school districts from implementing blanket bans on transgender athletes competing based on gender identity.Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
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This decision resulted in approximately 625 million acres of federal waters being withdrawn from energy exploration, which may require an act of Congress to reverse.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Another set of images capture the charred aftermath of houses that burned along the Pacific Coast Highway, and the remains of Malibu homes where the Palisades fire had retreated.Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The federal police eventually retreated without arresting the impeached president.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
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The price of eggs is not affected, unless the government buys up more of them than usual for whatever reason, and even then, the price eventually falls back to normal.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Peregrine eventually fell back to Earth and burned up in Earth's atmosphere.Brett Tingley, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Here’s a look back at how the media has changed as longtime hosts retire, new shows are created, and networks are shuffled.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
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In March 2016, Avicii hit a breaking point — and decided to retire from touring to focus on creating music and repairing his health.Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Los Angeles Rams defense appeared to be content to drop back in coverage and prevent San Francisco’s Brock Purdy from completing a Hail Mary on the final play of their Thursday night game on Dec. 12.Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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In the first quarter that day, Darnold dropped back and attempted a slant to Jefferson.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Back away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20away. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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