Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chickened (out)
Verb
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Hialeah eventually backed off of the effort.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026 -
The Ravens took a swing in the trade market, but backed off on an acquisition that would have brought star pass rusher Maxx Crosby for two first-round draft picks.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the seller backed out of the deal.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The state backed down after the outcry.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Carpenter hasn’t backed down and continues to stand firm on her controversial music.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Chickened (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chickened%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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