retreats (from)

Definition of retreats (from)next
present tense third-person singular of retreat (from)
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escapes
Verb
  • As Mundo escapes into his artistic work as an illustrator and Bruno falls in love, Diana pragmatically tries to prepare for a future that may not include her husband.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026
  • Worn with a long dress at summer weddings, on holiday escapes or merely on the morning commute, the flip-flop truly comes into its own.
    Natalie Hammond, Vogue, 25 May 2026
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“Retreats (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreats%20%28from%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

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