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

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While those could be big reasons for investors to back out of tech, there’s likely more to it than that.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In addition to getting straight back out of the Championship, the club have resolved to repair the fractured relationship with their fans.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“That’s an incredible number,” he said, adding that even after you back out technology stocks from that figure, earnings were still up an impressive 14%.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“I had him get back out with the guys and be there whether he practiced or played.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Chip pulled the papers back out of his pocket.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

back out

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