Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed (up or away)
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Veteran diplomats with decades of collective experience have been fired, retired or were reassigned -- replaced by more junior officials or political appointees.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026 -
Haupt retired Conde on a fly out to right and the runner was held at third.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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As a result, the would-be Crowsnest developer, VT Crowfoot Valley Landco LLC, withdrew their annexation petition.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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However, five of the players withdrew their asylum claims, while two members stayed in Australia, according to media reports.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Importantly, the person in the video ran away on foot and did not get into any vehicle, something that conflicted with the police theory involving Elser's truck.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Police say the husband, 39, ran away from the scene, and he was later arrested in the area of 10 Mile Road and Wainwright Street.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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For talking purposes Crane slid her prototype onto a table holding a number of others, and retreated to the radiator.—
thehustle.co,
thehustle.co,
20 Mar. 2026
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Patrick retreated to his lodgings to pray.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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The two stopped at the red carpet to take photos pictures—and get unintentionally photobombed by Nicole Kidman—and then Sánchez was seen saying something to Bezos, who quickly walked out of the frame.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bondi met privately with committee members on Wednesday, but Democrats walked out, citing her refusal to comply with a subpoena.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By the time glacial ice from the era receded and temperatures warmed enough for the ectotherms, Ireland had broken off from the European continent and was inaccessible to roaming reptiles.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The oaks came down, the broad sidewalks receded, the bricks were replaced by asphalt and Tropical Arts was doomed.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The victim pulled out a firearm, which McDonald attempted to take, the statement said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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Contreras-Gafaro and another man, who officials did not identify, pulled out guns inside an Aurora apartment in the 1300 block of North Laredo Street on June 12, 2024, according to a news release from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Backed (up or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backed%20%28up%20or%20away%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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