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backed off

VERB

retreat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon back down balk give up surrender withdraw

WEAK

recede retire yield

Example Sentences

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Although gas prices have backed off a bit from their recent highs, they are still up more than 50% in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

United made soundings around Brighton's Carlos Baleba last summer, but backed off when a fee in excess of £100m was mentioned.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

But after hitting a record in January, bullion prices backed off.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Based on the projects outlined in the budget, it also appears that the VA has backed off from a plan detailed late last year to renovate two buildings as a gathering place for veterans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The crowds that had been closing in on the train cars backed off.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi