RETREATING (FROM) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

retreating (from)

verb

present participle of retreat (from)

as in withdrawing (from)

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Alongside cutting off Russian energy revenues, Ukraine’s drone attacks are designed to try to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the war.

— Sam Meredith,Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 July 2026
On his best nights, when the velocity and command combine, Sasaki blows past batters with a triple-digit fastball and cutting off-speed pitches.

— Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of cutting off

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Finding The Balance Between Automation And Connection The challenge for marketing leaders is using AI without handing over the keys to your brand kingdom.

— Jenny Herbison, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Taking over from film journalist Wolf Donner, de Hadeln would spend more than two decades as the head of the festival, before handing over the baton to Dieter Kosslik.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Definition of handing over

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Instead of Rock Hill giving up half its money from the Octapharma deal, the city would give up all of it over the 40-year incentive.

— John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of giving up

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