FINK OUT Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

fink out

verb

Definition of fink out

as in to back out

to break a promise or agreement I can't believe you'd fink out on me and leave me to go to the party alone!

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Others, including major philanthropic institutions, have pulled back out of fear of retribution that giving to political or racial justice causes could draw the administration's ire.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Others, including major philanthropic institutions, have pulled back out of fear of retribution that giving to political or racial justice causes could draw the administration’s ire.

— Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of back out

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For nearly two hours, 1,800 American troops stood their ground against seasoned British and Hessian regulars in open-field combat before driving the enemy back down the slope.

— Harry Ostrer, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
Suddenly, yellow smoke fills the doorway and the officers race back down the stairs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of back down

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Her biggest gripe was with the aviation industry and its longstanding rule that flight attendants aren’t paid until the plane backs off from the gate (or the aircraft doors are closed).

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
Stocks also got a boost yesterday when the 10-year Treasury yield backed off from highs not seen in almost three years.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of back off

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Any costs or savings to administer recall elections would be dependent on which office was being recalled.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
If an official is recalled, the office would be declared vacant in the manner provided by law for filling that vacancy.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

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