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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
Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Where to Stay Ojai has a wide range of lodging options, ranging from colorful, family-friendly stays to upscale retreats.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Daily rituals that anchor the experience Real retreats run on rhythm, and that’s the easiest piece to replicate.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
There are two cottages on the property, offering fully independent guest retreats.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
And after several brain health retreats, Six Senses now runs a one-day Mind Your Brain program at several of its properties, from Fiji to the Seychelles, claiming to combat everything from brain fog to mental fatigue with activities like brain games, yoga, sound baths, and meditation.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
The top wellness retreats for gut health Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
The multifaceted stories the surveys tell will mark some of the US’s advances over 50 years, but also its retreats.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
Stevie retreats into the endcap of the aisle, to hide behind chips the size of feed bags, and this is how Stevie is sick in the head.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Six affordable wellness retreats worth booking Ojo Spa Resorts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, centers its experience on hydrotherapy.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Tortorello said O’Mara would say Mass in the morning with the sisters, the students and staff, and also presided over the large, all-school masses and the Kairos retreats.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
So, when legal education retreats from explicit commitments to access and representation, the consequences aren't limited to law schools.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The story centers on Zha, a janitor at a bankrupt, long-shuttered film studio who retreats into a virtual world, cultivating an online romance and dreaming of a voyage to the Moon.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026
As Elliot retreats from the devastating reality of his illness, father and daughter are forced to confront the unspoken truths between them.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
As Elliot retreats from the devastating reality of his illness, father and daughter are forced to confront the unspoken truths between them.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Noun
Eileen Underwood leads Magic Kingdom’s Security team, which conducts the flag retreats.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Where to Stay Ojai has a wide range of lodging options, ranging from colorful, family-friendly stays to upscale retreats.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Daily rituals that anchor the experience Real retreats run on rhythm, and that’s the easiest piece to replicate.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
There are two cottages on the property, offering fully independent guest retreats.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
And after several brain health retreats, Six Senses now runs a one-day Mind Your Brain program at several of its properties, from Fiji to the Seychelles, claiming to combat everything from brain fog to mental fatigue with activities like brain games, yoga, sound baths, and meditation.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
The top wellness retreats for gut health Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
The multifaceted stories the surveys tell will mark some of the US’s advances over 50 years, but also its retreats.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
Stevie retreats into the endcap of the aisle, to hide behind chips the size of feed bags, and this is how Stevie is sick in the head.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Verb
Wellness retreats top the list of luxury travel trends right now, but the price tags often stretch into the thousands.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Six affordable wellness retreats worth booking Ojo Spa Resorts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, centers its experience on hydrotherapy.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Tortorello said O’Mara would say Mass in the morning with the sisters, the students and staff, and also presided over the large, all-school masses and the Kairos retreats.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
So, when legal education retreats from explicit commitments to access and representation, the consequences aren't limited to law schools.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The story centers on Zha, a janitor at a bankrupt, long-shuttered film studio who retreats into a virtual world, cultivating an online romance and dreaming of a voyage to the Moon.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026
As Elliot retreats from the devastating reality of his illness, father and daughter are forced to confront the unspoken truths between them.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
As Elliot retreats from the devastating reality of his illness, father and daughter are forced to confront the unspoken truths between them.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreats
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This is because Roth IRAs allow withdrawals of your contributions penalty-free (there are, however, stipulations for withdrawing earnings).—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
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Continuously subjecting the account to a series of deposits and withdrawals, however, will limit your earning potential.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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At the turn of the 20th century, the great institutions of urban life — libraries, museums, post offices, train stations — were conceived as luxurious refuges for those who could only afford necessities.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Gollner said refuges could save lives in some situations, but would need to be identified in advance by local emergency managers charged with wildfire response, who would decide when to use them.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Israel wants to disarm Hezbollah immediately before the Israeli military ends its operations in Lebanon and withdraws its troops from dozens of villages and towns.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Jasmine withdraws much of the time.—
Larissa MacFarquhar,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
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The dark cellos of Guðnadóttir chop and grind, and Washington—shrieking, swiping, maddened at the air—flees into the forest, a disappearing uniform.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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The first segment examines a woman who flees her home, escaping to a remote island in Ireland after her husband’s criminal trial.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Gilmore is well versed in TPA after using it during his almost nine years as chief investment strategist at Australia’s Future Fund, then later as CIO of New Zealand’s Superannuation Fund, which is designed to help the government pay for retirements, from 2019 to 2024.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Resignations, retirements and contract nonrenewals have further shrunk the workforce.—
Candice Johnson,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Places to shelter can include storm shelters, basements or interior hallways without windows.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Santa Clara County’s most recent homelessness report found families with children were more likely to land in shelters or temporary housing, leaving older adults without children more likely to remain unsheltered.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Social Security's trust fund helps cover the gap between the program's income and benefit obligations, which have outpaced revenue as the baby boom generation retires and the number of beneficiaries grows.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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If a star player, like a LeBron James or a Steph Curry, retires, could such a player be next in line for a Tom Brady-like TV deal with a limited schedule that includes the biggest event on the NBA calendar?—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The American flag flies behind a Wall Street sign near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on April 22, 2026.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Now, Cecil always flies with the super slim bladeless pocket knife.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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“Retreats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreats. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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