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.
has retreated
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present perfectof retreat (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Gold has fallen 28% and silver has retreated over 50% from their peaks in late January as a strong U.S. dollar makes the greenback-denominated bullion more expensive for overseas buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
The yellow metal has retreated from the $5,000 a troy ounce level as Treasury yields climb amid higher inflation risk from elevated energy prices, notes UOB’s research team in its 3Q outlook report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
The S&P 500 has retreated below its 200-day moving average less than 30 times over the past 75 years, and normally recaptures it within 10 days.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
But announcing the reforms in the Commons on Tuesday, David Lammy has retreated from the most radical reforms.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
He’s all about brightness now that Mom has retreated into the dark.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
