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bowed out

VERB

back out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bail out drop out pull out quit retire withdraw

WEAK

exit leave make one's exit walk away from

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin continue join persevere remain stay

WEAK

opt in

Example Sentences

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Day, frontman of the Prince-affiliated funk/soul group Time, also bowed out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Ministers in France are meeting to assess the country's preparedness for heatwaves, while tennis number one Jannik Sinner bowed out of the French Open after suffering from the heat.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Four bidders chased after the work, with a telephone bidder winning it after a seven-minute competition that saw one bidder join the hunt with a $154 million bid, though they later bowed out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Kirk also bowed out of scheduled appearances in Plano, Texas, and at Iowa State University.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Ginny sat on the edge of the bed with her legs bowed out and her toes pointed downward.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar