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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“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

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

Both companies have an option to back out of the deal, which could cost Anthropic $45 billion by the time it expires.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 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

“I can climb too,” said Seven once they were back out of the forest.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

back out

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