BACKPEDALS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

backpedals

verb

present tense third-person singular of backpedal

as in backtracks

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retracts

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Ebicos Those who don't mind a permanent camper installation might prefer the simplicity of the Happy Dreamer Electric, which deploys and retracts with a single push of a button.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
The mop even retracts into the chassis, which extends a cover over it to eliminate contact with carpets.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

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