Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpedaled
Verb
-
Seconds later, Flore backtracked, called the foul on the floor, then backtracked his backtrack and reverted to his initial call.
Verb
-
As soon as the error was realized, the story was retracted and removed from NPR’s website and an on-air correction was broadcast.
-
The journal typically adds a large RETRACTED notice across digital papers that have been retracted, leaving them available for download.
Verb
-
In addition, investigators working for Duncan’s legal team interviewed a jailhouse informant who recanted his earlier trial testimony that Duncan had confessed to the crime.
-
At least three people were arrested and police said at least four others have recanted.
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Backpedaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpedaled. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
