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as in withdrawals
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
we made a strategic retreat when we realized that we were outnumbered
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as in refuges
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
her bedroom served as a retreat from the frequent arguing between her parents the abandoned cabin was a welcome retreat from the storm
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as in withdraws
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 flees
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 retreats
Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From family homes in Nashville and Memphis, to Smoky Mountain retreats, these design talents create residential designs as beautiful and unique as the state itself.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Faster melting increases the risk of glacial lake outburst floods, which are becoming more common in mountain regions as ice retreats under a warming climate.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Many of these properties aren’t full-time residences but rather investments, retreats, or future projects.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The DianeWeyermann Fellowship provides $100,000 in unrestricted funding for each project, as well as two creative retreats, one in 2025 and another in 2026.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
From Lowcountry retreats in South Carolina to North Carolina’s serene Atlantic stretches to Florida’s world-famous blue-green waters, the options are endless.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Songtsam’s guiding philosophy across its portfolio of 18 lodges, retreats, and glamping sites is to spotlight each property’s unique landscape, support the local community, and preserve Tibetan culture.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
This level provides access to workshop replays, short-form video lessons, live office hours with Pressley, discounts on retreats and live events, and exclusive plant profiles.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
And the resort will continue its three-day Alo Moves retreats post-renovation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Ellen retreats to her room and daydreams of her father, who understood his headstrong daughter.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
While more rustic than five-star retreats, beachside bungalows can often be had at these kind of resorts for less than $150 per night.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From family homes in Nashville and Memphis, to Smoky Mountain retreats, these design talents create residential designs as beautiful and unique as the state itself.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Faster melting increases the risk of glacial lake outburst floods, which are becoming more common in mountain regions as ice retreats under a warming climate.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Many of these properties aren’t full-time residences but rather investments, retreats, or future projects.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The DianeWeyermann Fellowship provides $100,000 in unrestricted funding for each project, as well as two creative retreats, one in 2025 and another in 2026.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
From Lowcountry retreats in South Carolina to North Carolina’s serene Atlantic stretches to Florida’s world-famous blue-green waters, the options are endless.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Songtsam’s guiding philosophy across its portfolio of 18 lodges, retreats, and glamping sites is to spotlight each property’s unique landscape, support the local community, and preserve Tibetan culture.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
This level provides access to workshop replays, short-form video lessons, live office hours with Pressley, discounts on retreats and live events, and exclusive plant profiles.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
The film follows reclusive novelist Ohm Bauman (Scott), who retreats to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, but the staff’s tales of an ancient witch haunting the honeymoon suite take hold of his mind.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
And the resort will continue its three-day Alo Moves retreats post-renovation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Ellen retreats to her room and daydreams of her father, who understood his headstrong daughter.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreats
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These withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, and the RMD amount is calculated based on your life expectancy and account balance.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There’s an upfront deduction for deposits, the funds grow tax-free and withdrawals are tax-free for eligible health care costs.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
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Both refuges have launched fundraising campaigns to help cover the costs of the operation.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is a statement of respect for human life, happiness and dignity — written in stickers proclaiming businesses to be refuges against bullying, in flags flying proudly from city lampposts, in brightly colored paint applied to road surfaces at high-traffic intersections.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cabaret is cutting its Broadway run short as star Billy Porter withdraws from the production.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Innovation fades, and the team quietly withdraws.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pascal would star as a corrupt cop who flees 1930s Los Angeles for Mexico with his lover, played by Danny Ramirez.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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Peacemaker flees back into the QUC and alternate Peacemaker follows.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Prior to early retirements and voluntary separations this year, RVLT funding previously went to more than 200 researchers, about 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.—
Mike Hirschberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a select number of the many pets available for adoption at Valley shelters.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sink retires after more than 30 years in the energy industry, holding leadership roles in both business operations and financial management.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Known for his larger-than-life personality – and the even bigger mascot heads he’s worn – Corso retires as one of the pioneers of football television.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At altitudes of 20 to 100 kilometers (12 to 62 miles), the DF-17 flies below the reach of most midcourse missile defence systems, which usually operate above 100 kilometers (62 miles).—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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China views President Lai as a campaigner for Taiwanese independence, a stance that flies in the face of Beijing's belief that Taiwan should be under its control.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Retreats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreats. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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