Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing (up or away)
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The sight of a prone Warner fitted for an air cast seemed to deflate the 49ers, who couldn’t keep the impressive Bucs (5-1) from running away.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Morales grabbed a patio chair to fend off his attackers before running away with his assailants in tow, prosecutors said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
15 Oct. 2025
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No Doubt is walking out of the spiderwebs of history and into fresh light, as the iconic band is set to reunite for a concert series in 2026.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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To avoid this – and any costly repairs or replacements–be sure they are unplugged before walking out the door.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Israeli troops still occupy Gaza and won't be withdrawing until Hamas disarms.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Other users in the comments suggested the bride look into the legal aspect of the makeup artist withdrawing on such short notice and effectively breaching the contract between them.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Raducanu had her blood pressure taken during the match, which was played in oppressive heat and humidity, before retiring down 6-1, 4-1.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sharon Seelig, who has been president, licensing, is retiring after more than 30 years.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The death toll rose as thousands of soldiers scoured the destruction left in the wake of the receding waters, clearing roads blocked with trees and cars to rescue the missing.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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His receding hairline could no longer be disguised with styling products, and even his partner noticed how much the hair loss was accelerating.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the Arctic has warmed four times faster than the rest of the world, sea ice is rapidly retreating.—
Nell Lewis,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Browse books, play pool, and spin records in the Living Room before retreating to the 5,600-square-foot spa, complete with a Himalayan salt room, Finnish sauna, seasonal outdoor pool, and treatments by sustainable Italian brand Comfort Zone, among others.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After the attack in Doha, Qatar reportedly asked the UAE and Bahrain to close their embassies in Israel—a step that would mean pulling out of the agreement—but both countries have ignored that request.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Within minutes of pulling out of the neighborhood, motion alerts pinged her phone.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The deals might also mean the company is clearing out inventory in preparation to release a new portable product.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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With the rain clearing out of the Sacramento area, Friday evening should be clear with a low of 54 degrees, according to the National Weather Service forecast.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Backing (up or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing%20%28up%20or%20away%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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