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backed 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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In Hanover County, Virginia, the owner of a warehouse that ICE planned to buy backed out of the deal after local leaders and protesters opposed the plan.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Netflix’s stock is up about 9% since it backed out of the bidding war.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Then came a stunning announcement from Las Vegas on Tuesday night: “The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby,” the team said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Now, Paramount Skydance Corporation holds the highest bid for Warner Bros. after Netflix backed out.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Duke University at first agreed to host the event, but then backed out.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson