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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
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
And, because nearly all reading retreats include food and activities, precious time isn’t spent making decisions about what to eat or do when not reading.
—Kristine Hansen, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The glaciers' retreats have changed the landscape significantly, widening lakes and producing new bodies of water, proglacial lakes, a growing pool of meltwater.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025
From salsa dancing to keep her brain sharp to going to meditation retreats with friends often, Ferree structures her life for optimal wellness.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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
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
The two have been appointed to curate new retreats and programs as Masters in Residence, bringing new experiences to each of Auberge’s destinations.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
And, because nearly all reading retreats include food and activities, precious time isn’t spent making decisions about what to eat or do when not reading.
—Kristine Hansen, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The glaciers' retreats have changed the landscape significantly, widening lakes and producing new bodies of water, proglacial lakes, a growing pool of meltwater.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025
From salsa dancing to keep her brain sharp to going to meditation retreats with friends often, Ferree structures her life for optimal wellness.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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
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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If a parent later withdraws permission, the app developer must be notified to disable access.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
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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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Several other longtime Charlotte restaurants have closed in recent years, falling victim to retirements, redevelopments and other fates.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After buying out a vendor, the bikers pass out the food to encampments and shelters.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The number of beloved pets who die of age or illness is unknown but might be less than the eleven thousand dogs and cats euthanized in shelters weekly.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Five candidates seek Tennessee Supreme Court seat Five candidates have applied to fill the vacancy on Tennessee’s Supreme Court that will be created when Justice Holly Kirby retires on June 30, the Administrative Office of the Courts announced this week.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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The 420,000-pound pole flies a 70-by-140-foot American flag that spans 9,800 square feet and weighs 250 pounds.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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The 20-minute ride with Balloons Over Rum flies high above terrain once traversed by Bedouins and used as a backdrop for films like The Martian.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Retreats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreats. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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