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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Recorded in home studios and retreats filled with friendships and free-spirited experimentation, Cripple Crow felt more like a collective effort than a solo project.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
But the solar modulation of glacier retreats, IMF, and GCRs is definitive.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
However, in a separate ranking of the most peaceful beachside retreats, the Gold Coast ranked third.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
But the country has far more to offer travelers, and Visit Iceland just released a slate of interesting destination news, covering everything from new wellness retreats and hotel openings to wildlife adventures and museum exhibits.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Men are joining their wives for medical appointments, going to menopause retreats, and making TikTok videos and documentaries.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
These mirror workplace experiments like phone-free meetings, digital detox retreats or resilience programs that strengthen attention and self-control.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
From Laguna Beach coastal retreats to classic family homes in Irvine, the projects showcased in their portfolios are as varied as the sprawling region itself.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Camilla lives at Ray Mill most of the time, while Charles retreats to Highgrove or Clarence House.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2025
The controversy may also have inspired Colleen Hoover's upcoming novel, about a writer who retreats after online backlash about a film adaptation.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Their summer break included a visit to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the royal family traditionally retreats in August.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
And the resort will continue its three-day Alo Moves retreats post-renovation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Ellen retreats to her room and daydreams of her father, who understood his headstrong daughter.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Speaking of retreats, the garden leads to a two-wing guesthouse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Recorded in home studios and retreats filled with friendships and free-spirited experimentation, Cripple Crow felt more like a collective effort than a solo project.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
But the solar modulation of glacier retreats, IMF, and GCRs is definitive.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
However, in a separate ranking of the most peaceful beachside retreats, the Gold Coast ranked third.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
But the country has far more to offer travelers, and Visit Iceland just released a slate of interesting destination news, covering everything from new wellness retreats and hotel openings to wildlife adventures and museum exhibits.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Men are joining their wives for medical appointments, going to menopause retreats, and making TikTok videos and documentaries.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
These mirror workplace experiments like phone-free meetings, digital detox retreats or resilience programs that strengthen attention and self-control.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
From Laguna Beach coastal retreats to classic family homes in Irvine, the projects showcased in their portfolios are as varied as the sprawling region itself.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Rest & Relaxation follows Amandeep (Mani), who in seeking solace on the brink of a life-changing decision, retreats to a secluded bed and breakfast where the eclectic guests challenge her preconceptions of family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Camilla lives at Ray Mill most of the time, while Charles retreats to Highgrove or Clarence House.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2025
The controversy may also have inspired Colleen Hoover's upcoming novel, about a writer who retreats after online backlash about a film adaptation.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Their summer break included a visit to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the royal family traditionally retreats in August.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
And the resort will continue its three-day Alo Moves retreats post-renovation.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Ellen retreats to her room and daydreams of her father, who understood his headstrong daughter.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreats
Noun
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Keep in mind that early withdrawals come with a penalty and EverBank does not offer no-penalty CDs.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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To incentivize savings, employees who take early withdrawals from their 401(k) retirement plans typically face a 10% financial penalty.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The prairie is known for its wide open space, which includes a national monument and wildlife refuges that house herds of elk and pronghorn.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both refuges have launched fundraising campaigns to help cover the costs of the operation.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cabaret is cutting its Broadway run short as star Billy Porter withdraws from the production.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Innovation fades, and the team quietly withdraws.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The subject moves to the other side of the building, jumps off the building and flees campus into a nearby neighborhood, according to Mason with UDPS.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the freshman season, Jackie flees back to New York to clear her head.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some left because of promotions or retirements, but others because of ultimatums to accept new assignments or resign.—
Eric Tucker,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Over the past two seasons, Smith has allowed just three sacks and has emerged as the new face of the Cowboys’ offensive line following the retirements of Tyron Smith and Zack Martin.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The black-and-white 1950s scenes of domestic life, bomb shelters and war trenches look amazing.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Now these children will have to go to shelters.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even Tana French’s latest crime novels have featured a cop who retires due to the systemic racism of his previous job.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sink retires after more than 30 years in the energy industry, holding leadership roles in both business operations and financial management.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The current mission is known as NG-23, because it was supposed to be the 23rd cargo effort that Northrop Grumman flies to the ISS for NASA.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Frozen yogurt business pays tribute to Charlie Kirk as product flies 'off the shelves'.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Retreats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreats. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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