as in backed off
to break a promise or agreement
she backed out on her offer to help with the wedding planning
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Recent Examples of backed out
But the seller backed out of the deal.
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
So after winning a chance to spend $560 for individual tickets in a FIFA lottery last fall, Levinson backed out.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
However, in 2024, Collins Aerospace backed out citing difficulties with the program.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2026
One buyer backed out after commissioning their own environmental report.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
David Schwimmer thanked corporate sponsors who have backed out of Wireless Festival following the announcement of Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, as a headliner for the 2026 London event.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
But in August 2022, Centene abruptly backed out of the investment.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
When Singleton backed out of the draft, Stockton reached out.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The board’s decision to rename the center was followed by an exodus of artists who backed out of events, including Philip Glass and Renee Fleming.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
So after winning a chance to spend $560 for individual tickets in a FIFA lottery last fall, Levinson backed out.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
However, in 2024, Collins Aerospace backed out citing difficulties with the program.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2026
One buyer backed out after commissioning their own environmental report.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
David Schwimmer thanked corporate sponsors who have backed out of Wireless Festival following the announcement of Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, as a headliner for the 2026 London event.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
But in August 2022, Centene abruptly backed out of the investment.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
When Singleton backed out of the draft, Stockton reached out.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The board’s decision to rename the center was followed by an exodus of artists who backed out of events, including Philip Glass and Renee Fleming.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed out
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After Torrance police backed off, the suspect drove into a gas station and parked.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The younger man backed off and Lacaille drove away.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But so far, the Justice Department has not backed down.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The state backed down after the outcry.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Backed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backed%20out. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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