backtrack

verb

Definition of backtracknext
1
as in to revert

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2
as in to backpedal

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Recent Examples of backtrack Now, the company is trying to get the government to backtrack. — Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026 His reframed answer reads less like backtracking than calibration because symbolism and stewardship are inseparable at this scale. — Rita Omokha, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 Crow-Armstrong backtracked up the stairs and stared at the man in the crowd. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 Prolonged downtime could force him to backtrack in his progression. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for backtrack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backtrack
  1. revert
  2. backpedal
  3. revoke
  4. retract
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  • However, the cells recently reverted from the supergiant state do not have the potential to form supergiants compared to cells produced by normal morphs.
    — Jay Kakade July 23, Refractor, 23 July 2026
  • Unlike farmland converted to housing, solar installations could more easily revert back to farming at the end of a project’s 30-year lifespan.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of revert
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  • Throughout the hearing, Kaufman tried to backpedal on his comments about vaccines, but his responses were unconvincing.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
  • Well, let’s backpedal a little.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Definition of backpedal
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  • The search result will show the surgeon’s certification status, including whether their license is active, suspended or revoked.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Judge Kiley Stuchlik, of Idaho’s 3rd Judicial District, revoked Shaw’s bond.
    — Alex Brizee July 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026
Definition of revoke
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  • After one treatment, Kang went to the emergency room when her colostomy stoma retracted, and a scan reportedly showed that the tumor had shrunk substantially.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
  • Over the weekend, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a positive lettuce test, then retracted it a day later as a false positive.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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