as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
backed away from the snake very slowly and carefully
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Recent Examples of back away
And a $39 billion auction of 10-year notes last week drew strong demand, easing fears that investors might start backing away as deficits grow.
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Elliott is known for not backing away from a fight, as shown by his challenge to Sharkey nine years ago and the current dust-up with Lamont.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
And no market freakout in turn means no one is holding Trump’s feet to the fire, pressuring him to back away from policies that could damage the economy and corporate profits.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
While black bear attacks are rare, if encountered, individuals should remain calm, avoid eye contact, and slowly back away.
—Jared Goffinet, The Enquirer, 7 July 2025
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Elliott is known for not backing away from a fight, as shown by his challenge to Sharkey nine years ago and the current dust-up with Lamont.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
And no market freakout in turn means no one is holding Trump’s feet to the fire, pressuring him to back away from policies that could damage the economy and corporate profits.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
While black bear attacks are rare, if encountered, individuals should remain calm, avoid eye contact, and slowly back away.
—Jared Goffinet, The Enquirer, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back away
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Due to uncertainties surrounding tariffs and the global economy, Harley has withdrawn its outook for 2025 that had been provided in February.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Never give into demands to withdraw money in your accounts and take cash to a local crypto ATM.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Mortensen retreated back into her room and locked the door, immediately texting her housemates.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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There have been several boycotts by consumers angry that the retailer has retreated from its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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No falling back on last season for bbref now — the daily 1,000 simulations are based entirely on this season and have the Tigers at 94.7 wins, down from … 94.9 last week.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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Have the Red Sox fallen back since their last World Series in 2018, and sometimes into last place?—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Merle sold his barbershop the same day and retired.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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The weather service predicts high temperatures will drop back into the 80s by Tuesday and Wednesday.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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By July 18, rain chances in Phoenix drop back down to around 15 to 30%.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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“Back away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20away. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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