1
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
It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.
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Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The trio retreated to the Domaine de Montagenet artists residence in France’s Dordogne region for a first composing and writing push.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
The 10-year Treasury yield retreated on Friday as a key inflation gauge showed cooler-than-expected price pressures.
—Yun Li,brian Evans,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Biden retreated to Delaware to isolate and recover.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Government forces retreated with unexpected alacrity.
—John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Syrian rebels stormed Iran’s embassy, Reuters reported, citing Iranian English-language Press TV, and Hezbollah retreated from Syria, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The sale is being handled by the couple’s children on behalf of Woodward, who largely retreated from public life after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The trio retreated to the Domaine de Montagenet artists residence in France’s Dordogne region for a first composing and writing push.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
The 10-year Treasury yield retreated on Friday as a key inflation gauge showed cooler-than-expected price pressures.
—Yun Li,brian Evans,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Biden retreated to Delaware to isolate and recover.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Government forces retreated with unexpected alacrity.
—John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Syrian rebels stormed Iran’s embassy, Reuters reported, citing Iranian English-language Press TV, and Hezbollah retreated from Syria, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The sale is being handled by the couple’s children on behalf of Woodward, who largely retreated from public life after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreated
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In response, Hungary withdrew its stake from the bank, marking a rare concession in its complex balancing act between East and West.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Biden, the oldest sitting president at 82, withdrew from the race in July, as questions about his age and fitness for office surged following a disastrous CNN debate performance in June.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Acosta-Hernandez fled the vehicle on foot and officers established a perimeter.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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Due to sanctuary city policies, he was released and fled upon seeing ICE agents.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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After realizing the mother of three was awake, the intruder immediately bolted out out of the room.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
17 Dec. 2024
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An overdose episode — Kiana bolted barefoot from their rural home and went missing overnight in the woods — brought police attention and led to charges for child endangerment.—
John Branch,
New York Times,
24 Nov. 2024
Verb
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India escaped the scary moment unscathed.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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Anderson, who retired his first 10 batters, walked the bases loaded with one out in the fourth, but escaped the jam by striking out Jeremy Peña and getting Diaz to line out.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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There are six monochrome colors to choose from, and the good news for shoppers who find that their pants tend to run too short or too long is that each colorway has the option to choose between a 31- or 29-inch inseam.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Seattle’s offensive line allows a lot of pressure, the team doesn’t run the ball much (or very well) and the quarterback is often in pure passing situations without any misdirection or run threat.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Retreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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