begged off

Definition of begged offnext
past tense of beg off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for begged off
took back
Verb
  • That was the Year Zero moment, the sudden rupture when the Lewis family took back control of the club.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • And only Shaheed took back both a kick and a punt for a TD.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Begged off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begged%20off. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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