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as in withdrawals
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
we made a strategic retreat when we realized that we were outnumbered
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as in refuges
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
her bedroom served as a retreat from the frequent arguing between her parents the abandoned cabin was a welcome retreat from the storm
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as in withdraws
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 flees
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 retreats
Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
Stevie retreats into the endcap of the aisle, to hide behind chips the size of feed bags, and this is how Stevie is sick in the head.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The backstory Park Hyatt hotels are chic retreats at the top end of Hyatt’s scale of brands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
About 120 of them engage in adoration and weekend-long spiritual retreats, the first of which saw organizers and the basilica’s rector stay up to prepare the church until well past midnight.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Now, one of the area’s most elusive retreats is for sale.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Where To Stay Barbados’ accommodations range from boutique beachfront retreats to upscale all-inclusive resorts.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Florida Nature and Culture Center hosts at least 30 religious retreats per year, which are attended by thousands of SGI Buddhists, according to the group’s lawyers.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
On the pricier end, Fluenz’s in-person immersion and bootcamp retreats typically range from $4,100 to $13,730 per person depending on location, duration and room occupancy.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
So, when legal education retreats from explicit commitments to access and representation, the consequences aren't limited to law schools.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The story centers on Zha, a janitor at a bankrupt, long-shuttered film studio who retreats into a virtual world, cultivating an online romance and dreaming of a voyage to the Moon.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026
As Elliot retreats from the devastating reality of his illness, father and daughter are forced to confront the unspoken truths between them.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
As Elliot retreats from the devastating reality of his illness, father and daughter are forced to confront the unspoken truths between them.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Mindfulness programming is where retreats either invest or coast.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The visitors’ right-back, Lamare Bogarde, retreats a couple of steps to mark Cunha, creating more space for Fernandes down the United left.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
The multifaceted stories the surveys tell will mark some of the US’s advances over 50 years, but also its retreats.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
Stevie retreats into the endcap of the aisle, to hide behind chips the size of feed bags, and this is how Stevie is sick in the head.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The backstory Park Hyatt hotels are chic retreats at the top end of Hyatt’s scale of brands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
About 120 of them engage in adoration and weekend-long spiritual retreats, the first of which saw organizers and the basilica’s rector stay up to prepare the church until well past midnight.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Now, one of the area’s most elusive retreats is for sale.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Where To Stay Barbados’ accommodations range from boutique beachfront retreats to upscale all-inclusive resorts.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Florida Nature and Culture Center hosts at least 30 religious retreats per year, which are attended by thousands of SGI Buddhists, according to the group’s lawyers.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
On the pricier end, Fluenz’s in-person immersion and bootcamp retreats typically range from $4,100 to $13,730 per person depending on location, duration and room occupancy.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Verb
Tortorello said O’Mara would say Mass in the morning with the sisters, the students and staff, and also presided over the large, all-school masses and the Kairos retreats.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
So, when legal education retreats from explicit commitments to access and representation, the consequences aren't limited to law schools.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The story centers on Zha, a janitor at a bankrupt, long-shuttered film studio who retreats into a virtual world, cultivating an online romance and dreaming of a voyage to the Moon.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026
As Elliot retreats from the devastating reality of his illness, father and daughter are forced to confront the unspoken truths between them.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
As Elliot retreats from the devastating reality of his illness, father and daughter are forced to confront the unspoken truths between them.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Mindfulness programming is where retreats either invest or coast.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The visitors’ right-back, Lamare Bogarde, retreats a couple of steps to mark Cunha, creating more space for Fernandes down the United left.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreats
Noun
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This year, headlines around capping fund withdrawals and redemption limits look set to dominate the conversations.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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For example, stopping antidepressants or anxiety medication can lead to severe worsening of the condition or potentially dangerous withdrawals.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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At the turn of the 20th century, the great institutions of urban life — libraries, museums, post offices, train stations — were conceived as luxurious refuges for those who could only afford necessities.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Gollner said refuges could save lives in some situations, but would need to be identified in advance by local emergency managers charged with wildfire response, who would decide when to use them.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Israel wants to disarm Hezbollah immediately before the Israeli military ends its operations in Lebanon and withdraws its troops from dozens of villages and towns.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Jasmine withdraws much of the time.—
Larissa MacFarquhar,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The first segment examines a woman who flees her home, escaping to a remote island in Ireland after her husband’s criminal trial.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Rue then flees the home as Wayne chases her with a shotgun.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Since February 2025, OHRP has lost more than half of its employees, either through reductions in force, resignations, or early retirements.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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That mismatch extends beyond AI, ADP’s Richardson said, noting shortages in specialty trades where retirements far outpace the inflow of new workers.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Noun
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And a few, like Giuliana Rancic, will flog some specific Pratt issues, like the brutal state of the city’s animal shelters.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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While in office, Raman has voted dozens of times against establishing new no-camping zones near homeless shelters, senior centers, freeway overpasses and other locations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Social Security's trust fund helps cover the gap between the program's income and benefit obligations, which have outpaced revenue as the baby boom generation retires and the number of beneficiaries grows.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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If a star player, like a LeBron James or a Steph Curry, retires, could such a player be next in line for a Tom Brady-like TV deal with a limited schedule that includes the biggest event on the NBA calendar?—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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American officials are working to expand the use of sterile male screwworm flies to stop the parasites’ spread.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Time flies, but super exciting.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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“Retreats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreats. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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