back (up or away)

verb

Definition of back (up or away)next
as in to run away

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back (up or away)
  1. run away
  2. withdraw
  3. retire
  4. recede
  5. retreat
  6. walk out
Verb
  • Thom reasons that since no bodies have been found, Matt and Really Rhonda might just have run away.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The movie fictionally suggests that Bourdain was rejected by a Vassar College writing fellowship, which prompted him to run away from home to Provincetown.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of run away
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  • James Bord, the professional poker player and owner of Scottish club Dunfermline Athletic, had initially been named the preferred bidder by administrators on Christmas Eve, only to withdraw from the process in late February.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But the county withdrew from consideration over zoning issues.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of withdraw
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  • The new model really is better than the one being retired next quarter.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott retired seven straight before singles by Henry Bolte and Tommy White and a walk to Jonah Heim loaded the bases in the fourth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of retire
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  • The medical procedure involves transferring tissue from a patient’s palate to the area where their gums have receded.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But when this latest surge plateaus or recedes, the game could well be up.
    — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of recede
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  • As his mind retreats to the hues of old movies, Charlotte breaks the fog with a glimmer of humanity.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • James survived the shooting, but is shown retreating back to his car while losing blood.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of retreat
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  • If convicted, the now-63-year-old will likely never walk out of prison a free man.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Daunt said people can come into a bookstore for one title then be inspired to walk out with three.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk out
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“Back (up or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20%28up%20or%20away%29. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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