as in to back out
to break a promise or agreement
if you back down about dinner again, I'm not going to agree to another date
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Recent Examples of back down
Lower it back down and repeat on the opposite side.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 11 June 2026
For a classic SoHo pastime, walk the shopping streets of Canal and Broadway– then back down Spring and place your bags back at the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Additionally, Davies previously told Entertainment Weekly that the Disney+ deal gave Doctor Who a larger budget for every episode, which presumably means that the streamer's departure will bring the budgets back down to the show's pre-Disney days.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
With neither side willing to back down, a new confrontation over Lebanon appears to be a matter of time.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 11 June 2026
For a classic SoHo pastime, walk the shopping streets of Canal and Broadway– then back down Spring and place your bags back at the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Additionally, Davies previously told Entertainment Weekly that the Disney+ deal gave Doctor Who a larger budget for every episode, which presumably means that the streamer's departure will bring the budgets back down to the show's pre-Disney days.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
With neither side willing to back down, a new confrontation over Lebanon appears to be a matter of time.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back down
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The former is set up the same way, with Sam refusing to kiss Percy during a game of truth or dare, only for Charlie to swoop in — and ultimately back out in the show.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Sources said a different Big 12 team, TCU, was the initial target before backing out of what essentially is a home game for the Aztecs.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Bessent backed off the idea amid criticism.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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But that’s only when Tom Holland backs off.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Strategic shakeup Usually buying and selling is a cop out, but with where the Red Sox are in their competitive cycle the approach might make some sense.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The case, which has only recently come to the attention of POST officials, highlights the limits of state oversight even after lawmakers passed significant police reform aimed at forcing dishonest cops out of the profession.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Aquazzura designed the Sea Wave silhouette to recall a shimmering wave, using transparent PVC and tonal metallic leather to create its fluid profile.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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“Back down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20down. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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