retreating (from)

verb

present participle of retreat (from)
as in withdrawing (from)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreating (from)
  1. cutting off
  2. handing over
  3. giving up
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  • Deadhead blazing star during the growing season to encourage more flowering, but do not prune too soon, as cutting off the foliage may reduce next year’s blooms.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The trade system is also being fragmented by global trade dynamics like export restrictions, tariffs, sanctions cutting off certain sources, and shipping and logistics breakdowns.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cutting off
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  • But most of it is locked in Euroclear, a Belgian securities depository, and Brussels fears that handing over the assets will result in court cases that eventually force it to pay Moscow back.
    — Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Avoid handing over extra details simply because a box appears on a form.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of handing over
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  • Despite giving up two more homers, Blyleven was the winner when the Twins rallied in the eighth for a 6-5 victory.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But because that would be booked through Booking’s services rather than directly with a hotel operator, the trade-off may be giving up hotel rewards points and elite-qualifying credit.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of giving up
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“Retreating (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreating%20%28from%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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