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back out

VERB
withdraw
Synonyms
STRONGEST
back down cancel give up renege surrender
WEAK
avoid back pedal beg off blow it off chicken out cop out get cold feet go back on recant resign scratch shy from throw in the towel weasel out wiggle out worm out

Example Sentences

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Also, when I packed my clothing for the trip back out to L.A.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Brian Hooker told CBS News shortly after his release that he wants to believe his wife is still alive and plans to go back out to look for her as soon as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

"I immediately walked back out the room, shut the door, went down to reception."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It would require Colony Ridge to adopt stricter lending standards and allow buyers to back out of purchases without penalty within two months.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

I stuff my hands in my pockets, then take them back out.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas