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backing off

VERB

retreat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon back down balk give up surrender withdraw

WEAK

recede retire yield

Example Sentences

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There is no indication that Miller is backing off these expectations.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Drivers will be backing off towards the end of straights - and being careful about when they apply the throttle - to ensure the most efficient energy usage, even on a qualifying lap.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced a framework for a permanent deal over Greenland, backing off his threat to seize the territory from Denmark -- but offered no details.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Buyers are backing off due to high housing costs and economic uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

I took another deep breath so there waren’t gonna be no backing off from talking growned, which when you look at it seems to be a powerful lot like lying.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis