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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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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

As part of putting herself first, Megan bowed out of “Moulin Rouge” two weeks earlier than originally planned.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Ellison’s Paramount Skydance prevailed in a nearly six-month bidding war in late February after Netflix bowed out when the elder Ellison agreed to financially back his son’s $111-billion deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The bubble near Ivan bowed out, reinforced, and Ivan shot Alfhercht a grateful glance.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack