Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed (up or away)
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Strahm had just retired the right-handed hitting Mookie Betts and has actually been better against right-handers than lefties this season.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025 -
With 12-year-old Bentley now retired from running, Otis carries on the family tradition – sprinting down the same hill with the same excitement.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At first, the chimps ran away from her.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The victim, 19-year-old Citlaly Morales Martinez was thrown clear of the crash and killed while the driver allegedly ran away and called a friend for a ride out of there.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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After President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection campaign yesterday, the endorsements have been rolling in for Vice President Kamala Harris to be selected as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the Dartmouth players withdrew their unionization petition after the 2024 presidential election, their success could inspire similar efforts at other schools.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Since the auto industry has retreated, Flint has been marred by poverty and violence.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But previous Daniel Jones models would have withered after such an ugly start and retreated to an all-checkdown menu for the rest of the game.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The manager slowly walked out to remove Yesavage with his no-hitter intact — the longest ever by a Blue Jays starter in the playoffs.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The comedian and podcast host performed a stand-up set at the Beacon Theater in New York on Saturday, and attendees reported that a large chunk of the audience walked out during an apparently tumultuous set.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the water receded, fish and a sea turtle were found in the building.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Once the waters receded and power was restored, residents quickly readied for visitors.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Previously, Parks and Rec had cleared out parts of its administration building and an equipment storage barn, both of which are located on the fairgrounds site, for the fair to host exhibitions and vendors, but the department no longer plans to do so, Krueger said.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
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Rafael Santos had a good initial cross to Rafael Navarro, but it was cleared out to Harris to set up the shot.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her home was a place where the dining table seemed to stretch forever, with card tables pulled out and set up to accommodate everyone.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Sonata pulled out in front of the Palisade, then the Palisade hit the Sonata in the intersection, the investigation found.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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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 9 Oct. 2025.
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