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retrograde

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verb

retrograde

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adverb

Examples of retrograde in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Step carefully, just in case: Chiron is currently retrograde, and capable of attracting injury in addition to healing. Jennifer Culp, Them, 26 July 2024 This idea that Democrats are retrograde and prejudiced has been pervasive here, not just in Junior’s speech. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
Verb
Here's what astrologer Kyle Thomas predicts for your zodiac sign as Jupiter retrogrades from Oct. 9 until Feb. 4, 2025 Comments Another planetary retrograde is upon us! Skyler Caruso, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Before Jupiter stations retrograde on Oct. 9, Mercury will meet with the gas giant, encouraging you to reassess financial matters and how your professional life aligns with your value systems. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for retrograde 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
  • Now that your remaining items are still within the use-by date, arrange them in backward chronological order.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
  • However, due to Saturn's backward motion, which hinders our senses, these judgments might not be correct.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Design lovers will appreciate the warm, retro elements that bring early-20th-century into the modern day.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Wright is seeing a lot of trending styles for resort wear, including Scandinavian styles (just look at the ever-growing popularity of Copenhagen Fashion Week), though, her biggest inspiration for the brand is often retro 1990s and early 2000s designs.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Ever since his wife passed away a few years ago, his relationship with his daughter Erika has deteriorated.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
  • As credit markets deteriorate, Bitcoin transforms from a speculative asset into a defensive, strategic holding.
    Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Adverb
  • Pressing down on the wrench, move it counterclockwise then clockwise.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
  • In an interlude, characters move counterclockwise as Amaliel (Evan Spigelman), a spiritual messenger, sings about concepts to be used as a starting point: truth, dignity, humility, and mercy.
    Rhoda Feng, ARTnews.com, 9 Aug. 2024
Adjective
  • Hadid paired a plunging back long-sleeve top with vintage Chloé pants, which originally debuted on the runway during the label’s spring 2001 presentation.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Her beauty choices nodded to vintage glamour, with her dark hair styled in a flippy bob and makeup featuring a purple eyeshadow that cleverly matched the amethyst stones.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • His attackers descended on him, hammering his face, kicking and stomping him.
    Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Thousands of people will descend on downtown Indianapolis for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts Nov. 1-3, but not all of them will actually be at the concert.
    Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Shelby Lane featured booths by local artists and antique dealers.
    James F. Hales Remembering Rogers, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Period furniture was sourced from local antique stores and other fabrics and artifacts were made by local artisans.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • When pressed by Karl on his potentially tie-breaking role in the Senate, Osborn declined to align himself with either party.
    Kate Walter, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
  • If the election causes the market to decline, consider adding to your investment portfolio while others are panicking.
    John Jennings, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near retrograde

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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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