Showing results for start back. Search instead for startablaufs.

start back

Jump To:

draw back v.
retreat v.

VERB

draw back

Synonyms

WEAK

deduct discount pull back recede recoil reel in retreat sheathe shrink subtract take away withdraw

Antonyms

WEAK

forge go forward start

VERB

retreat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon back down back off backtrack depart escape evacuate fall back go go back hide leave pull out recede reel retire reverse shrink withdraw

STRONG

avoid back decamp disengage ebb elude evade fold quail quit recoil regress relinquish resign retrograde run sequester vacate

WEAK

back away back out beat it cave in draw back give ground go along with hand over keep aloof keep apart lay down move back opt out retrocede seclude oneself turn tail

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance come continue enter forge forward go forward keep meet remain stay

STRONG

face take on

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

start back

Glasnow, who threw five innings and 89 pitches on Tuesday in his first start back from the injured list, is scheduled to start on regular rest Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

"We all know how that turned out but it meant everyone could enjoy it and start back up at lunchtime. We'd happily do the same again."

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

Alek estimated the time it took the engine to start back up was about a quarter of a second.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

"We're trying to preserve what we would need to start back up," Fang said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025

We reach the fenced-in edge of the Park and start back toward the mansion.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

start back

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Related Words