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Synonyms

drop back

Idioms  

  1. Step back, retreat. For example, When it was time for a group picture, Mary dropped back.

Example Sentences

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When finally nothing felt very funny, I let my head drop back onto the couch, between my outstretched arms.

From Literature

As I drop back into my squat behind home plate, my eyes scan the field, and I inhale deep.

From Literature

I drop back to our ledge, to find Alice balled up like a little caterpillar and sound asleep.

From Literature

The lamp gave off the sort of light that comes from a television, which made the high ceiling disappear and then suddenly drop back into place.

From Literature

‘O.K. I’ll drop back in again before I knock off.’

From Literature

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