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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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"We are going back to life 18 years ago, when there was no internet or social media," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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

"What was very important to me was to see that circle closing or maybe just going back again into the next circle," said Zaghari-Ratcliffe.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

As much as I love Mama and the babies, I dream each night of going back there.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan