as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
a change in the wind direction forced the firefighters to drop back
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Recent Examples of drop back
The yield on the 10-year Treasury dropped back to 4.65% from 4.79% late Tuesday, a considerable move.
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Hurts dropped back to throw it only 30 times in that scenario.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
The first season’s finale dropped back in spring of 2022 and Erickson told The Hollywood Reporter when returning with season two that world events in the time between, namely the pandemic and shifted return-to-office policies, greatly influenced the new season of the workplace mystery drama.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Allen dropped back, then stepped forward and tore through the defense, breaking multiple tackles on his way to a 26-yard touchdown run.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Hurts dropped back to throw it only 30 times in that scenario.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
The first season’s finale dropped back in spring of 2022 and Erickson told The Hollywood Reporter when returning with season two that world events in the time between, namely the pandemic and shifted return-to-office policies, greatly influenced the new season of the workplace mystery drama.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Allen dropped back, then stepped forward and tore through the defense, breaking multiple tackles on his way to a 26-yard touchdown run.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop back
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This is evident in the agency's recent decision under current leadership to withdraw several high-profile lawsuits alleging violations of consumer financial laws against Early Warning Services, the operator of Zelle, and major banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo.—
Lenwood V. Long, Sr.,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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At the event, Mills publicly refused to comply with Trump’s executive order against trans youth in school sports, which threatens to withdraw federal funding from states that maintain inclusive policies.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
7 Mar. 2025
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From rollbacks on reproductive rights in the U.S. to the dismantling of environmental protections and the amplification of xenophobia, governments are retreating from their responsibilities to protect vulnerable communities and future generations.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Crypto stocks — Stocks linked to the price of bitcoin fell after the cryptocurrency retreated around 3% to hover around the $80,000 level.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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And the operating income fell back to $ 129 million, against a year-earlier $404 million.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Shiffrin generally falls back on her desire to drive her sport to new heights and inspire the next generation.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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He’s also been New York’s savior during a turbulent period since Jan. 1, pulling out late-game heroics several times over the last few weeks to help the Knicks stay slotted in the No. 3 spot in the East.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Park rangers, firefighters, scientists – all of these people, whose purpose is to serve everyday Americans, have had the rug pulled out from under them.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Its presiding judge, David Hagerman, retired earlier this year.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs' tight end has signed on for another season with the NFL team, choosing not to retire after the team’s Super Bowl 2025 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Drop back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20back. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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