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as in withdrew
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
we retreated to the safety of the cellar at the first sign of the tornado
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as in fled
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the untried soldiers retreated in humiliating disarray almost as soon as the enemy's onslaught began
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Recent Examples of retreated
While India’s media landscape has largely retreated in the face of the Hindu right’s fascism, Kandasamy is one of the few consistently at the barricades.
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Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Travel stocks — Shares of airlines and cruise operators rose as oil prices retreated on Wednesday.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 May 2026
For Russia, the danger is no longer just an explosive boat targeting warships that have already largely retreated from Crimea.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The team retreated to their changing room to celebrate before emerging to collect what was rightfully theirs.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Visibly hurt from the previous two rounds, Gualtieri retreated with every punch Jones threw.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
In fact, the company had filed papers twice before but then retreated from the idea as different private equity investors came forward to further fund the company.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Gitesatani then walked away and retreated into the crowd, the indictment says.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
The show also marks the comeback of Scott Rudin, the superstar producer who retreated from Broadway following multiple allegations of bullying and abuse in 2021.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Travel stocks — Shares of airlines and cruise operators rose as oil prices retreated on Wednesday.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 May 2026
For Russia, the danger is no longer just an explosive boat targeting warships that have already largely retreated from Crimea.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The team retreated to their changing room to celebrate before emerging to collect what was rightfully theirs.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Visibly hurt from the previous two rounds, Gualtieri retreated with every punch Jones threw.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
In fact, the company had filed papers twice before but then retreated from the idea as different private equity investors came forward to further fund the company.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Gitesatani then walked away and retreated into the crowd, the indictment says.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
The show also marks the comeback of Scott Rudin, the superstar producer who retreated from Broadway following multiple allegations of bullying and abuse in 2021.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreated
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Less than a week later, the UA withdrew the offer.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2026
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Historians say the original Liberty Pole was erected as British forces withdrew from New York following their defeat in the Revolutionary War, a symbolic act meant to assert American independence and taunt departing troops.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Both women managed to escape and the defendant fled.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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The trial’s first witness was a video expert analyzing security video in which Anthony and Metcalf scuffled before Anthony fled toward the stadium exit.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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When a 22-meter-tall rigid sail is bolted onto a massive metal hull, the ship itself alters the environment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Despite surrendering a line-drive single to Geraldo Perdomo, Ohtani escaped unscathed thanks to the inning-ending double play.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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One of the students escaped and was in custody.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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This is the first time, to my knowledge, that an incumbent mayor in the City of Angels would be running against a challenger whose campaign manager is God Almighty.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Odd moment plagues fourth quarter As the Knicks held on to their fairly sizable lead, a fan ran onto the court, tried to take a selfie with Wembanyama but was quickly apprehended by security.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Retreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreated. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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