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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
Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
The hotel will soon begin hosting artistic, culinary, and fashion-focused retreats.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Our phones are turning into pocket-size casinos, offering windowless retreats from the real.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
High-dollar dinners, oceanside retreats, and a birthday party for a lawmaker’s dog may fool the common observer into thinking the federal government is not in its third week of a shutdown.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Frank makes a pass, and, in a move that is part Faith, part Keaton, Faith retreats.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
These secluded retreats, situated on 13 acres bordering Pisgah National Forest and Spring Creek, are the ultimate place to unwind and unplug.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Semenova, 44, lives in Mission Hills and runs workshops, retreats, and photo sessions, in addition to her fine arts work.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
The Hudson Valley has attracted New York City’s elite since the Gilded Age, offering up large and luxurious retreats amid breathtaking natural beauty.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Wilks retreats to the front of his vehicle before briefly emerging and the officer then lets off a second round of gunfire.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Rest & Relaxation follows Amandeep (Mani), who in seeking solace on the brink of a life-changing decision, retreats to a secluded bed and breakfast where the eclectic guests challenge her preconceptions of family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Camilla lives at Ray Mill most of the time, while Charles retreats to Highgrove or Clarence House.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2025
The controversy may also have inspired Colleen Hoover's upcoming novel, about a writer who retreats after online backlash about a film adaptation.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Their summer break included a visit to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the royal family traditionally retreats in August.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
And the resort will continue its three-day Alo Moves retreats post-renovation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Ellen retreats to her room and daydreams of her father, who understood his headstrong daughter.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Whether that’s good or bad depends on how quickly ice retreats.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
The hotel will soon begin hosting artistic, culinary, and fashion-focused retreats.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Our phones are turning into pocket-size casinos, offering windowless retreats from the real.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
High-dollar dinners, oceanside retreats, and a birthday party for a lawmaker’s dog may fool the common observer into thinking the federal government is not in its third week of a shutdown.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Frank makes a pass, and, in a move that is part Faith, part Keaton, Faith retreats.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
These secluded retreats, situated on 13 acres bordering Pisgah National Forest and Spring Creek, are the ultimate place to unwind and unplug.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Semenova, 44, lives in Mission Hills and runs workshops, retreats, and photo sessions, in addition to her fine arts work.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
The Hudson Valley has attracted New York City’s elite since the Gilded Age, offering up large and luxurious retreats amid breathtaking natural beauty.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
On this occasion, Joao Pedro retreats into midfield dragging his marker, Forest centre-back Morato, out of position to track him.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Wilks retreats to the front of his vehicle before briefly emerging and the officer then lets off a second round of gunfire.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Rest & Relaxation follows Amandeep (Mani), who in seeking solace on the brink of a life-changing decision, retreats to a secluded bed and breakfast where the eclectic guests challenge her preconceptions of family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Camilla lives at Ray Mill most of the time, while Charles retreats to Highgrove or Clarence House.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2025
The controversy may also have inspired Colleen Hoover's upcoming novel, about a writer who retreats after online backlash about a film adaptation.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Their summer break included a visit to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the royal family traditionally retreats in August.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
And the resort will continue its three-day Alo Moves retreats post-renovation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Ellen retreats to her room and daydreams of her father, who understood his headstrong daughter.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreats
Noun
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Some of the withdrawals, such as that of Ingrassia, follow controversy or backlash from GOP senators who are crucial to their confirmation.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Any withdrawals prior usually have a penalty fee.—
Layla Melendez,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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But others argue that support for transgender people has infringed on the rights of biological women and their safety in spaces such as hospitals, prisons and domestic violence refuges.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The surgeon withdraws the balloon and then squeezes the implant in through a sterile funnel before closing the incision.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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An International Stabilization Force (ISF) is set to be deployed in Gaza once Israel withdraws, but key participating countries are already asking for clarity.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Players take on the role of Enzo Favaro, a miner who survives a tunnel collapse and flees the pit after insubordinately attacking a cruel underboss.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Blazy gives Odhiang a deep hug, jogs around the runway, and flees toward the exit, smiling.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, aging aircraft fleets and a wave of retirements have created an urgent demand for new technicians.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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So there are a lot of retirements coming up in the next six to nine months.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, makeshift shelters have increased from 142 in December to 238 so far this year, IOM said.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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The organization, which relies almost entirely on donations and volunteer fosters, is also calling attention to the overcrowding at local shelters and encourages people to adopt or foster animals to free up space, so more animals like Xiao Mao can get help.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The day will one day come when Mahomes retires from the NFL, although that won’t be anytime soon.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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O’Brien officially retires as artistic director.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The notion that Tyler cultivated an audience of white incels flies in the face of the many Black fans that Odd Future had at the very beginning.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Bradenton, Florida Dotted with pristine sugar-white beaches, turquoise waters, no high rises and smaller crowds, Bradenton flies below the usual radar in comparison to nearby Tampa or Sarasota.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Retreats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreats. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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