FINK OUT Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

fink out

verb

Definition of fink out

as in to back out

to break a promise or agreement I can't believe you'd fink out on me and leave me to go to the party alone!

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Finally, as if to ward off any lingering party-going spirits, hotel security calmly ushered everyone back out into the witching hour.

— Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026
It’s been about a two-year process to put the book back out in the world, TCU Press director Dan Williams said.

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of back out

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For now, the company is limited to just 15 minutes of operation in space before the chips have to be shut off to cool back down.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
Sheeran himself has faced significant backlash over the move, with critics blasting him for backing down, not supporting Macklemore and seeking to avoid taking sides on the matter.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of back down

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Her biggest gripe was with the aviation industry and its longstanding rule that flight attendants aren’t paid until the plane backs off from the gate (or the aircraft doors are closed).

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
Stocks also got a boost yesterday when the 10-year Treasury yield backed off from highs not seen in almost three years.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of back off

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Robin recalled the animal charging at him twice, leaving puncture marks near his hip from clawing at him.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
The 131-foot-long installation, titled Mushrooms, recalls various 20th-century combat helmets, complete with inner padding.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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