BACKED (UP OR AWAY) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

backed (up or away)

verb

past tense of back (up or away)

as in retired

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The insider suggested that Anne will likely follow in the footsteps of her late father, Prince Philip, who retired from official royal engagements at 96 years old.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Cameron retired his first 15 batters before issuing a leadoff walk to Oswald Peraza in the sixth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of retired

Verb

Hörl intended to sell the statues for about 100 euros ($114) once the exhibition was over, meaning whoever ran away with 210 mini-Mozarts has not become an overnight millionaire.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Dallas police said an officer fired their weapon, and Melo-Munoz ran away, prompting a manhunt.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of ran away

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After July’s momentum wreck, bullish market sentiment retreated from extreme levels, setting the table for last week’s upturn.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
The off-duty trooper exchanged fire through the window with the gunman, who briefly retreated and returned again, firing and hitting another victim who was trying to help and render aid.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of retreated

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His brother has just left on military service and his mother has suddenly walked out on the family.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
The union also says the management company interrogated and surveilled workers during a strike in June, when employees walked out to fight for higher wages and better benefits.

— Aki Nace, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of walked out

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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 ultimately, the Danube's water levels receded to levels below what is necessary to keep the Cernavoda reactor operational.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of receded

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As the driver continued, Boyd reportedly pulled out a gun from his waistband and fired five rounds at the truck, including one that struck the tow truck.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Authorities said that after initially fleeing, Ruiz pulled out a knife during a struggle with officers and injured one of them.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of pulled out

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