BACKED (UP OR AWAY) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

backed (up or away)

verb

past tense of back (up or away)

as in retired

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Despite overcoming early battery recalls to post record sales figures, GM retired the hatchback to retool its factory for electric trucks and sunset its aging battery platform.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
His diagnoses ultimately affected his ability to play music, and Phil retired ahead of his rock band Genesis’ final tour in 2022.

— Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of retired

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In April of this year, global energy company AES withdrew plans to build a large battery storage facility in Eden Valley after residents loudly opposed the project, due to potential fire risk.

— Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
The United States formally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, in May 2018, several months after Tahbaz’s arrest.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of withdrew

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The sow noticed me in that same moment and ran away with her cubs along the western trail and out of sight over the ridge.

— Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
With the momentum firmly established, Team White took a 91-77 after three, closed out the fourth ahead 114-108 – then ran away with it in the final frame to win by 23.

— Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of ran away

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Supermodels Carol Gracias walked out in the first look — a sherwani jacket worn over an anarkali dress, carrying a briefcase embroidered with the map of India.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
When Lindsey walked out of the liquor store, Chaney shot him seven times at close range, prosecutors said.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of walked out

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Slowly, like a gently outgoing tide, my clutch of colleagues eventually receded back indoors to their work stations.

— Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
Before the water had even fully receded, Hurricane Milton was bearing down as a Category 5, forcing the family to brace for a second direct hit while still standing in the wreckage of the first.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of receded

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During the dispute, one of the men pulled out a gun and fired between five and 10 shots before fleeing the store, according to police.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Real Madrid, the last club standing in the effort, formally pulled out this past February.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of pulled out

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