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backing off

VERB

retreat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon back down balk give up surrender withdraw

WEAK

recede retire yield

Example Sentences

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There is no indication that Miller is backing off these expectations.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

US President Donald Trump roiled the transatlantic alliance by threatening to seize the autonomous Danish territory -- before backing off after talks with Rutte last week.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Prospective buyers are backing off because even though monthly mortgage payments are down 1.2% year over year, housing costs are still high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

There is no sign the government is backing off, but Kyle recently told a committee of MPs that there were 26 consultations to come on exactly how these measures will be implemented.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

While we looked at each other, the horse calmed enough that they could start backing off.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson