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as in withdrew
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 fled
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 retreated
Government forces retreated with unexpected alacrity.
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John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Syrian rebels stormed Iran’s embassy, Reuters reported, citing Iranian English-language Press TV, and Hezbollah retreated from Syria, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The latter have either retreated or been redeployed to the Lebanese and Iraqi borders.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The sale is being handled by the couple’s children on behalf of Woodward, who largely retreated from public life after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
On Thursday, Syrian insurgents seized control of the central city of Hama after government forces retreated, marking another significant setback for President Bashar al-Assad.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The stock has since retreated to 2,310 rupiah each.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
According to Syrian state media SANA, government forces, supported by Russian airpower, have entrenched themselves around Hama, Syria's fourth-largest city, after insurgents retreated 12 miles from the area.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Upset, Wood allegedly retreated to their room, and Wagner followed, beginning a fight between the couple.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Syrian rebels stormed Iran’s embassy, Reuters reported, citing Iranian English-language Press TV, and Hezbollah retreated from Syria, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The latter have either retreated or been redeployed to the Lebanese and Iraqi borders.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The sale is being handled by the couple’s children on behalf of Woodward, who largely retreated from public life after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
On Thursday, Syrian insurgents seized control of the central city of Hama after government forces retreated, marking another significant setback for President Bashar al-Assad.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The stock has since retreated to 2,310 rupiah each.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
According to Syrian state media SANA, government forces, supported by Russian airpower, have entrenched themselves around Hama, Syria's fourth-largest city, after insurgents retreated 12 miles from the area.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Upset, Wood allegedly retreated to their room, and Wagner followed, beginning a fight between the couple.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreated
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Clinton's second choice to lead the DOJ, federal Judge Kimba Wood, withdrew over a similar situation.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, after the surgery, Mangione withdrew from friends and family, and his family later reached out to them in search of him.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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From surveillance video, New York investigators determined the shooter quickly fled the city, likely by bus.Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many Syrians, both at home and abroad, have been overcome by shock and jubilation at the news that President Bashar al-Assad fled the country — bringing an end to more than 50 years of brutal rule by him and his family.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Greg bolted the panels to the window like a triptych.Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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In Wausau, the box that Diny took to his office is back, bolted to the ground and being used for early voting.Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2024
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After Thompson was gunned down, police said, Mangione ran off, rode into Central Park on a bike, ditched it on the Upper West Side, then took a taxi to the Port Authority bus terminal near the George Washington Bridge and escaped from the city.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The defendant allegedly escaped the scene on a bike and subsequetly fled New York City and was at large for nearly a week.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Black Knights run the highest percentage of run concepts using outside zone and man.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Founder Margiela retired in 2009, and the label was run by an anonymous team (one that for a time included Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy) until Galliano’s appointment.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Retreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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