Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed (up or away)
Verb
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Davis retired from civil service in 1974.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Tudor retired in 1979 and is now 78.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Belichick, always an insular coach, further withdrew during that season amid his team’s struggles, according to team sources with knowledge of the situation.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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In response, Hungary withdrew its stake from the bank, marking a rare concession in its complex balancing act between East and West.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Ars Technica,
21 Dec. 2024
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But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Although inflation has receded, reaching the central bank's target of two percent has proved challenging.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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Although the desert heat has mostly receded by December, Phoenix weather can still be pleasantly warm over the holidays — maybe even warm enough to catch some sun by the pool.—
Hayleigh Evans,
The Arizona Republic,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Backed (up or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backed%20%28up%20or%20away%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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