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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing (up or away)
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The one who wouldn’t stop running away?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026 -
Willis said Murry reportedly argued with the victim before firing multiple shots, then returned to rummage through the car and took things out of it before running away.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Avery Anna was in the middle of her performance at the Lone Star Smokeout festival in Arlington, Texas, when she was interrupted midshow by her friend and duet partner Sam Barber walking out on stage.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Racial tensions surrounding Clark are especially high right now, after a group of racially idolatrous media members fumed outrage over her walking out with Morgan Wallen at his concert last weekend.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Kenyans ended their involvement in Haiti last month, withdrawing their last Kenyan police contingent and shipping out equipment, including armored vehicles used in the fight.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
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This statute of limitations can effectively block student loan forgiveness for borrowers who seek Borrower Defense relief too long after withdrawing or graduating.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The city needs to create stronger renter protections to improve the quality of life for tenants, while allowing more homes to be built, benefiting the greatest number of people at different stages in their lives, from young tenants to retiring homeowners.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Bettis has been a longtime competitor in the tournament since retiring in 2006.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Internally, there were long conversations about the team’s direction of travel, but with the prospect of qualifying for European football now receding, there was little cause for urgency.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Darker and more saturated colors can create depth, potentially making a room feel larger by receding from view.—
Elizabeth Sweet,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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After briefly retreating into a home in the area, deputies said that the suspect exited and surrendered.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Consequently, Treasury yields are elevated relative to year-to-date lows and gold, despite retreating from its January peak, continues to signal that institutional safe-haven demand has not evaporated.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Unsurprisingly, given the scale and scope of the tournament, and the stage hosting in the US offers, FIFA is pulling out all the entertainment stops.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Netflix The 49ers split their two rivalry games with the Rams last season, with San Francisco pulling out an unlikely win Thursday night in early October with Mac Jones at quarterback.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Start off your summer on a clutter-free, minimalist note by clearing out these eight items.—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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This model is made for larger homes with a lot of pet fur, and its detangling design means no more manually clearing out hair clogs from the vacuum turbines.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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“Backing (up or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing%20%28up%20or%20away%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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