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back away

VERB
move away backwards
Synonyms
WEAK
back out backpedal crawfish pull back retreat withdraw
Antonyms
WEAK
move forward stay

Example Sentences

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If you encounter a coyote, keep a safe distance and back away slowly while maintaining eye contact, according to the agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Until it is, there remains the potential for Maguire to either strike a deal with another club - which, under freedom of contract regulations, he is entitled to do - or United back away.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Expectations for the banks are higher, as regulators back away from the industry.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

Indexes back away slightly from records hit Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Christopher tried to back away, but there was nowhere to back.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell