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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
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Zulal experience is all about taking advantage of the incredible wellness retreats, treatments and activities on offer.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay at The Omnia, one of Zermatt’s most luxurious Alpine retreats, complete with sleek, modern rooms and sweeping Matterhorn views.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Officials said the most recent owners focused on hosting events at the property, like retreats and weddings.
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Available in a wide range of materials, shapes, colors, and patterns, pavers can suit nearly any style—from rustic garden retreats to sleek, modern entertaining areas.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
One of my favorite ways to do this is small scale retreats with friends.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
At first, many reluctantly signed up at the urging of their wives, some of whom had previously attended her women’s retreats.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
At retreats, attendees would often line up for the opportunity.
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Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
As natural gas output partially retreats, global seaborne coal shipments to the region have risen, even if China and India are insourcing more domestic coal.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Exhausted, my mind retreats toward sleep.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Wellness retreats top the list of luxury travel trends right now, but the price tags often stretch into the thousands.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Six affordable wellness retreats worth booking Ojo Spa Resorts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, centers its experience on hydrotherapy.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 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.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
Plus, having quaint beachside retreats just steps from cellar doors doesn’t hurt, either.
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Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Zulal experience is all about taking advantage of the incredible wellness retreats, treatments and activities on offer.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay at The Omnia, one of Zermatt’s most luxurious Alpine retreats, complete with sleek, modern rooms and sweeping Matterhorn views.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Officials said the most recent owners focused on hosting events at the property, like retreats and weddings.
—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Available in a wide range of materials, shapes, colors, and patterns, pavers can suit nearly any style—from rustic garden retreats to sleek, modern entertaining areas.
—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
One of my favorite ways to do this is small scale retreats with friends.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
At first, many reluctantly signed up at the urging of their wives, some of whom had previously attended her women’s retreats.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
At retreats, attendees would often line up for the opportunity.
—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
Verb
When Aries pushes harder, Cancer retreats further, and neither feels understood.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
As natural gas output partially retreats, global seaborne coal shipments to the region have risen, even if China and India are insourcing more domestic coal.
—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Exhausted, my mind retreats toward sleep.
—
Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Wellness retreats top the list of luxury travel trends right now, but the price tags often stretch into the thousands.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Six affordable wellness retreats worth booking Ojo Spa Resorts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, centers its experience on hydrotherapy.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreats
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The tradeoff is that withdrawals are taxed.
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The outlet also reported unusual withdrawals from the couple’s bank accounts.
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Under a 99-year agreement renegotiated in 2020, the property is owned by the Army but managed as one of the nation’s 573 national wildlife refuges managed by USFWS.
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The Family Fun Adventure Package includes ziplining, exploring wildlife refuges, beaches, and waterfalls, as well as S'mores at the firepit, and salsa lessons.
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Hezbollah's leader said Saturday the group would fight on until Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon, according to a statement carried in a pro-Hezbollah local media outlet.
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But sporadic clashes have continued, and Hezbollah’s leader said Saturday that the group would continue fighting until Israel withdraws from Lebanon.
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Dunn, having none of it, stabs Dickie 20 times with a broken liquor bottle–with pants around his ankles, no less–while Alma flees out a window.
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With no idea what's going on, Dylan flees the FBC to find that the Hiss — otherworldly crimson monsters from another dimension — have overrun Manhattan.
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Officer lawsuits and allegations The retirements also come as both Petersen and Sumstad were named in a lawsuit filed earlier this year by Independence Police Capt.
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But the Department of Homeland Security let go a third of CISA employees in 2025 through buyouts, early retirements, forced reassignments and sweeping layoffs.
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The city has opened two dozen splash pads and eight cooling shelters across the city.
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A week after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, doctors warn untreated wounds, filthy shelters and scarce supplies are fueling a looming wave of infections that could claim more lives.
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
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Even if Dunker retires as a beloved Steeler, the rivers at that point will likely still be unswimmable after rainstorms.
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Here, a quilt flies over the spacious skies of Utah’s Dead Horse Point State Park (an area threatened by drilling permits approved by the US Bureau of Land Management) bearing Wes Gordon’s Georgia, Ashlynn Park’s Arkansas, and Sergio Hudson’s South Carolina, among others.
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The Lions are not typically a team that flies counter to recognizing social justice causes.
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