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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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According to Peters’ Kick live stream, the influencer is headed back out Wednesday night to celebrate Miami’s Bacara Club streaming launch party.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 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

In both Vietnam and Myanmar, shortages have been so severe that airlines have slashed operations, while foreign carriers have added fuel stops outside those countries to ensure they can fly back out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Unfortunately, the signs are not promising for those desperately hoping that air travel will smooth back out anytime soon.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

A fly comes in and buzzes around for a while before it finds its way back out.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison