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going back

VERB

break promise; change one's mind

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon be unfaithful betray desert forsake leave in the lurch renege repudiate retract return revert run out on

Antonyms

WEAK

keep promise

VERB

break

Synonyms

STRONGEST

renege

WEAK

abandon be unfaithful betray change desert forsake repudiate retract return revert

Example Sentences

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Phil going back to the Esa-Pekka Salonen era, has written here five colorful etudes that show off the orchestra’s virtuosity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

And they don’t even try to justify going back on their word.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Based on data going back to 1996, the S&P 500 has never before risen for six straight days while decliners outnumbered advancers each day, Krinsky wrote in a Tuesday note.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

On Thursday, US Vice-President JD Vance said negotiators were "going back and forth on a couple of language points", which include the "question of enrichment".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Natalie couldn’t imagine her and Shannon going back to being friends when this was all over.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz