retreat
noun
the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
retreating
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present participleof retreat.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Wilson said the correction that began in June is now in the final innings, with both the S&P 500 retreating as breadth improves.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower with the December contract retreating from the $3 level in its debut at the front of the curve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Just moments after that triple change, which brought Chelsea's total number of substitutions to five, Estevao could be seen ending his warm-up and retreating to the bench.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Ice typically builds up throughout the long, dark winter, reaching its greatest extent in March before retreating during the warmer months to a September minimum.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Traitor,” Dimple called softly at his retreating back.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
