BACK (UP OR AWAY) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

back (up or away)

verb

Definition of back (up or away)

as in to run away

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One of the most notable moments — and the scene apparently being filmed — was a sequence of shots showing the three bandmembers running away from swarps of adoring fans.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
One of the deputies opened fire, and the dogs ran away, Choon said, adding the sheriff’s office does not know if any of the dogs were shot.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of run away

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The proposal was withdrawn following heavy backlash by Democrats and civil liberties groups, with eventual bipartisan support to delete the clause from a broader bill.

— Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
Sheeran’s remaining supporting acts—the band Lukas Graham and the singer-songwriters Aaron Rowe and Finneas—and his backing band, the Irish folk troupe Beoga, all withdrew in solidarity.

— Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of withdraw

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Sciences Po’s turn reflects a European assumption that, whatever happens in the US elections in 2026 and 2028, the American security umbrella is receding over the long term.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
When the water receded, the cliffs were exposed and began eroding, revealing prehistoric remains.

— Katie Riley, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of recede

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Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding walked out of his press conference to a standing ovation from the donors who had filed into the room after the Rebels had spoiled Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Before Thursday night's decision, students at Lincoln Way East walked out in support of Homewood-Flossmoor students.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of walk out

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