as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
backed away from the snake very slowly and carefully
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Recent Examples of back away
Other tips include: Stay calm and back away slowly.
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Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
President Trump on Tuesday backed away from talk of a regime change in Iran, amid pushback from MAGA supporters about the possibility of deeper U.S. involvement in the Middle East.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 June 2025
At the same time, there’s been rising interest in new technologies for defense, with US President Donald Trump ramping up military spending and backing away from environmental commitments that powered the initial flood of interest in all-electric aircraft.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 June 2025
The summit will give G-7 members—who still account for more than half of global GDP—an opportunity to get Trump to back away from the ledge.
—Charles A. Kupchan, Time, 14 June 2025
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Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
President Trump on Tuesday backed away from talk of a regime change in Iran, amid pushback from MAGA supporters about the possibility of deeper U.S. involvement in the Middle East.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 June 2025
At the same time, there’s been rising interest in new technologies for defense, with US President Donald Trump ramping up military spending and backing away from environmental commitments that powered the initial flood of interest in all-electric aircraft.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 June 2025
The summit will give G-7 members—who still account for more than half of global GDP—an opportunity to get Trump to back away from the ledge.
—Charles A. Kupchan, Time, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back away
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Topline Half of the roughly 4,000 National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles last month amid immigration raid protests will be withdrawn, the Trump administration announced Tuesday, calling off the soldiers weeks after California Gov. Gavin Newsom unsuccessfully tried to block their deployment.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Stanley said crews were initially able to fight the fire near a chlorine leak at a water treatment facility, but eventually had to withdraw due to safety concerns for pilots who could breathe toxic fumes.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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Mortensen retreated back into her room and locked the door, immediately texting her housemates.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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There have been several boycotts by consumers angry that the retailer has retreated from its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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No falling back on last season for bbref now — the daily 1,000 simulations are based entirely on this season and have the Tigers at 94.7 wins, down from … 94.9 last week.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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Have the Red Sox fallen back since their last World Series in 2018, and sometimes into last place?—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Merle sold his barbershop the same day and retired.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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The weather service predicts high temperatures will drop back into the 80s by Tuesday and Wednesday.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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By July 18, rain chances in Phoenix drop back down to around 15 to 30%.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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“Back away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20away. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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