Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing (up or away)
Verb
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Mullins’ killer was seen running away after the shooting, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Clips Clips are an excellent safety feature to help keep your dog from suddenly jumping out of your sling and running away.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What started as a procedural discussion on a new tenants’ rights ordinance in Lemon Grove led to two council members walking out in protest during a meeting Tuesday.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The strike vote was 98% in favor of walking out, according to the news release.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Iranian federation also would face disciplinary fines from FIFA — at least 250,000 Swiss francs ($321,000) for withdrawing up to 3 days before the tournament, and at least 500,000 Swiss francs ($642,000) if the decision is in the last month before kickoff.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian federation also would face disciplinary fines from FIFA — at least 250,000 Swiss francs ($321,000) for withdrawing up to 30 days before the tournament, and at least 500,000 Swiss francs ($642,000) if the decision is in the last month before kickoff.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Last month, the board approved a one-time retirement incentive agreement with the Naperville Unit Education Association, the district’s teachers union, in which eligible staff could receive full retirement insurance benefits for retiring this year without meeting previous notification requirements.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Walton has also wound down his involvement in Walmart, retiring from a 23-year stint as chairman in 2015 and leaving the company’s board in 2024.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With his open, often smiling face, white goatee, receding hairline, and glasses, Hall looks more like a politician than a sheriff.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The continent’s economic weight and geopolitical relevance are rising, not receding.—
Alexanderia Baker-Haidara,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the third quarter, after taking a tumble, Green reached out and grabbed the ankle of a retreating Jabari Smith Jr.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, the ice sheet has been retreating from the grounding line in the most vulnerable regions at a rate of more than 170 square miles per year.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Snook, a 10-year veteran of the Delaware State Police, was working an overtime shift at the DMV when Rose entered the building and sat in the waiting area for several minutes before pulling out a gun.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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This time, instead of pulling out another clever weapon, Peter walks straight towards his partner, insisting that Hagan has co-opted him for a dirty cause.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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Harrison Mackinlay had already spent 45 minutes clearing out in South Boston and had more work to do in order to get his car out.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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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 9 Mar. 2026.
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