Definitions

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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Back out in the sunshine, fans have started to trickle in.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2024

Back out in the ocean, Maya Reis Gabeira from Brazil, holds the record for the highest wave successfully surfed by a woman.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2022

Back out in the garden, the pink blossoms of Viburnum × bodnantense ‘Dawn’ fill the damp air with a sweet tangy scent from now through April.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2021

Back out in the bush by the Machampane river, Bilério remains on the trail of the ghost pride.

From The Guardian • Nov. 5, 2018

Back out the door, the sun is set to full blast, lighting the streets a shimmering slick.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

back out

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