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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreated (from)
Verb
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So the Devil orders the father to cut off his daughter’s offending hands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026 -
The strait’s closure continues to cut off 20% of the world’s oil supply from global markets, along with liquid natural gas and fertilizer needed for a functioning global economy.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Senators say the documents will be handed over to DiZoglio within a matter of days.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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The fireworks are set to be handed over to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for disposal, Reina said.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Retreated (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreated%20%28from%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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