retreats 1 of 2

noun

Definition of retreatsnext
plural of retreat
1
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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2
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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retreats

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verb

present tense third-person singular of retreat
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for retreats
  1. withdrawals
  2. flees
  3. sanctuaries
  4. escapes
  5. havens
  6. runs
Noun
  • But more than 1 million Direct Express cardholders ended up paying ATM fees to access government benefits, according to the CFPB charges, in situations where they were legally entitled to free withdrawals.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Mosby was convicted by two separate federal juries during two trials; she was found guilty of two counts of perjury stemming from her withdrawals from her city retirement account.
    Lori Rampani, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of withdrawals
Verb
  • Syrians take to the streets in jubilation as Bashar al Assad reportedly flees.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The shooter take a few steps toward Thompson, now on the ground, pauses, then flees across the street.
    Christopher Cann, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of flees
Noun
  • Warm days reaching nearly 70 degrees are contrasted with freezing nights, especially in high-altitude sanctuaries such as Sierra Chincua and El Rosario, potentially disrupting the monarchs' traditional overwintering patterns.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • She was then moved to a permanent home at Black Beauty Ranch, one of America's largest and most diverse animal sanctuaries, located in Texas.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of sanctuaries
Verb
  • Check for leaks in your windows and doors to make sure no heat escapes.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Targeted by an obsessive attacker, Shams escapes to the capital city and lives in the shadows, shunned by true love and rejected by society’s rigid norms and expectations.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of escapes
Noun
  • From merry pop-ups and gourmet tasting menus to warm cups of hot cocoa and creative gingerbread-making workshops, these wine country havens provide everything needed to create cheerful memories.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In the last few years, the concept of the home has gone through a huge transition, with our living spaces suddenly becoming both our safe havens as well as our work spaces.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of havens
Verb
  • Despite predictions of doom and gloom and the odd technology issue on the website, there is no doubt that the website still runs well.
    Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Now, Michelle runs a nonprofit offering bereavement and burial services for families as well as partnerships with clinics to offer free ultrasounds and postpartum needs.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of runs
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