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backed out

VERB

withdraw

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back down cancel give up renege surrender

WEAK

avoid back pedal beg off blow it off chicken out cop out get cold feet go back on recant resign scratch shy from throw in the towel weasel out wiggle out worm out

Example Sentences

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Among the artists who have publicly backed out are Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and the Commodores.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

In Hanover County, Virginia, the owner of a warehouse that ICE planned to buy backed out of the deal after local leaders and protesters opposed the plan.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Long traffic queues backed out far from filling stations for a second day on Monday.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The article points to a between 2.5 billion and 3.0 billion-pound potential price tag being discussed in advanced talks after other rivals that were reportedly interested in Evelyn backed out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Noodles had totally backed out of the conversation at this point.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds