100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "retreat"

Definition

The verb retreat means to move back or withdraw, especially from a difficult or dangerous situation. It can also refer to the act of pulling away or receding, either physically or metaphorically.

Synonyms

• Withdraw
• Recede
• Back off
• Pull back
• Retire
• Evacuate
• Depart
• Regress
• Disengage
• Fade away

Antonyms

• Advance
• Approach
• Move forward
• Engage
• Confront
• Attack
• Proceed
• Continue
• Stay
• Persist

Examples

1. The soldiers had to retreat when they realized they were outnumbered.
2. After a long day at work, I often retreat to my favorite chair with a good book.
3. The waves began to retreat as the tide went out.
4. When faced with criticism, he chose to retreat rather than engage in an argument.
5. The hiking group decided to retreat back to the campsite due to the sudden storm.
6. She had to retreat from her plans when she learned about the scheduling conflict.
7. The army was forced to retreat to safer ground after the enemy's surprise attack.
8. In moments of stress, some individuals may retreat into their own thoughts.
9. The company decided to retreat from the market after failing to gain a foothold.
10. During the meditation session, I tried to retreat from my busy thoughts.
11. The deer will retreat into the woods at the first sign of danger.
12. After losing the debate, he felt the need to retreat from public speaking.
13. The floodwaters began to retreat, leaving behind mud and debris.
14. She decided to retreat from social media to focus on her mental health.
15. The team had to retreat to their strategy session after the first half of the game.
16. As the sun set, the light seemed to retreat behind the mountains.
17. The dog began to retreat when it heard the loud thunderclap.
18. In a moment of doubt, he chose to retreat from the challenge.
19. The soldiers received orders to retreat immediately to avoid further casualties.
20. She felt it was time to retreat from the chaotic city life and move to the countryside.
21. The tide began to retreat, revealing rocky shores.
22. After realizing the argument was pointless, he decided to retreat from the discussion.
23. The artist often retreats to her studio for inspiration.
24. At the first sign of danger, the hikers decided to retreat to safety.
25. The army's retreat was a strategic move to regroup.
26. He needed to retreat to a quiet place to collect his thoughts.
27. The team could not afford to retreat under pressure during the final game.
28. The veteran's instinct was to retreat when he heard gunfire.
29. She watched the sun retreat below the horizon, painting the sky with colors.
30. The animals instinctively retreat when they sense a predator nearby.
31. The sudden noise made her retreat into her shell.
32. The explorer had to retreat after realizing they were lost in the jungle.
33. The storm made them retreat to their homes until it passed.
34. It was wise to retreat when the situation became too heated.
35. The negotiation took a turn, forcing both parties to retreat temporarily.
36. His decision to retreat from the competition surprised everyone.
37. The waves would crash and then retreat back to the ocean.
38. After a long day, she felt the need to retreat to her sanctuary.
39. The troops were ordered to retreat under the cover of darkness.
40. The climbers had to retreat due to the sudden weather change.
41. In conflict resolution, sometimes the best move is to retreat and reassess.
42. The cat will retreat under the bed when it sees a stranger.
43. The organization decided to retreat from its controversial stance.
44. As the deadline approached, she had to retreat to focus on her project.
45. The retreating army left behind a path of destruction.
46. The scientist chose to retreat to the lab for further analysis.
47. The sudden realization made him retreat from his bold statement.
48. The bear will retreat if it feels threatened by humans.
49. After the loss, the coach encouraged the team to retreat and regroup for the next game.
50. The adventurer had to retreat when the path became too treacherous.
51. The city's traffic jams made him want to retreat to his home office.
52. The general ordered a retreat to minimize casualties.
53. As the parade went on, the crowds began to retreat back home.
54. The puppy would retreat whenever the vacuum cleaner was turned on.
55. It was a hard decision, but they chose to retreat from the demanding project.
56. The fog began to retreat, revealing the stunning landscape.
57. The company had to retreat from its ambitious expansion plans.
58. When faced with overwhelming odds, the team chose to retreat and strategize.
59. The noise caused her to retreat deeper into her thoughts.
60. The echo of the sound seemed to retreat into silence.
61. The officials decided to retreat from their earlier statements.
62. The tide would retreat far enough to expose the beach.
63. To regain composure, he needed to retreat for a moment.
64. The soldiers' retreat was executed with precision and care.
65. When tensions rise, it’s often best to retreat and cool down.
66. The children would retreat to the playground during recess.
67. The decision to retreat was not taken lightly.
68. The rabbit will retreat to its burrow when scared.
69. As the crowd began to retreat, the event came to a close.
70. The climbers had to retreat before reaching the summit due to bad weather.
71. The general signaled for a retreat after assessing the battlefield.
72. In the face of adversity, some choose to retreat while others stand firm.
73. The path began to retreat as the forest grew denser.
74. The rescue team had to retreat for safety before attempting another approach.
75. The sudden change in weather forced them to retreat from their hike.
76. The film festival made the decision to retreat online due to unforeseen circumstances.
77. The artist would often retreat to her studio for inspiration.
78. When the tension became unbearable, he decided to retreat to his room.
79. The sound of footsteps made her retreat behind the curtain.
80. The general's retreat was a tactical move, allowing for a better position.
81. The garden seemed to retreat into winter as the leaves fell.
82. During the argument, she felt the need to retreat to avoid escalation.
83. The sudden realization made him retreat from his initial plans.
84. The rising tide began to retreat, uncovering hidden treasures on the shore.
85. The explorer had to retreat when the path became impassable.
86. In the face of overwhelming evidence, he had to retreat from his position.
87. The group decided to retreat to the cabin for a weekend of relaxation.
88. The animals would retreat to their dens as night fell.
89. The noise made the children retreat into their parents' arms.
90. The negotiations led them to retreat into separate rooms to think.
91. The sudden downpour forced everyone to retreat indoors.
92. The climbers decided to retreat after assessing the dangerous conditions ahead.
93. The crowd began to retreat as the concert ended.
94. The unexpected criticism made her retreat from the spotlight.
95. The volcano showed signs of activity, prompting a retreat from nearby areas.
96. The artist chose to retreat into solitude for creative clarity.
97. The team had to retreat after realizing they were outmatched.
98. Waves continuously retreat and advance on the shore.
99. The family decided to retreat to their vacation home for the holidays.
100. As the sun began to retreat, the sky transformed into a canvas of colors.