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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backs (up or away)
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Israel wants to disarm Hezbollah immediately before the Israeli military ends its operations in Lebanon and withdraws its troops from dozens of villages and towns.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026 -
Hezbollah has vowed to fight until the war ends in Lebanon and Israel withdraws its troops who operate across large swaths of the country’s south.—
Nick Duffy,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Wellness retreats top many travelers’ wish lists in 2026, but the price tags can be staggering.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Wellness retreats top the list of luxury travel trends right now, but the price tags often stretch into the thousands.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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In it, Rudolph runs away from home and meets a colorful cast of characters.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
2 Dec. 2025
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Their away form is a conundrum for Howe, who, at different times, has presided over a Newcastle team that has gone on both long unbeaten and winless runs away from St James’ Park.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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As the line of darkness — called the terminator — recedes, features near the border stand out in bold relief; the shadows become stronger and details are more easily seen.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 Nov. 2025
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Until then, while much of the agency’s work disperses across Washington, the student loan system will remain firmly under its control, ensuring borrowers continue to rely on the department even as its broader mission recedes.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Nov. 2025
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Social Security's trust fund helps cover the gap between the program's income and benefit obligations, which have outpaced revenue as the baby boom generation retires and the number of beneficiaries grows.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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If a star player, like a LeBron James or a Steph Curry, retires, could such a player be next in line for a Tom Brady-like TV deal with a limited schedule that includes the biggest event on the NBA calendar?—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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There is a similar silence after Maggie’s mother takes off.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Beta Technologies said there are two versions of its aircraft, one that can lift off and land vertically like a helicopter and another that takes off on a traditional runway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Backs (up or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs%20%28up%20or%20away%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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