fink out

verb

Definition of fink outnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fink out
  1. back out
  2. back down
  3. back off
  4. recall
Verb
  • Manager Joe Espada considered sending Brown back out for the eighth, but settled for seven of the best innings any of his starters have thrown all season.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • The award-winning regional Mexican group is heading back out on the road with the Amor Nocturno tour, their most ambitious outing yet.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of back out
Verb
  • Both Iran and the United States are likely to remain locked in conflict because each side sees continued escalation as serving its strategic interests, while the costs of backing down have increased.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • Hiring picked up in the early part of this year but settled back down in June, with the economy adding a lower-than-expected 57,000 jobs.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of back down
Verb
  • When the wind switches or an outside factor becomes evident, Fox will back off his shot.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The officers backed off after firing and could see McAlpin was still moving inside the vehicle.
    — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of back off
Verb
  • Baker recalled how his own journey began by recognizing that high-achieving women were not progressing at the same rate as their male peers, prompting him to ask how men could actively support these networks.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • In the meantime, the Yankees recalled fellow outfielder Spencer Jones with Bellinger sidelined.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of recall
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