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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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Local politicians have called for Wasserman to back away from the Olympics committee.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 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

Following an AI-fueled peak in late October, the Nasdaq has fallen more than 5% as investors back away from AI stocks, citing lofty valuations.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Ever the political pugilist who felt obliged to answer every bell, Adams refused to back away from his belief that the new American government needed a strong executive presence.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis