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as in to withdraw
to break a promise or agreement
my so-called best friend promised to help me move, only to renege come Saturday morning
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as in to retract
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
refused to renege the principles by which she had always lived her life, even if it resulted in losing her business
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Recent Examples of renege
In the weeks since the fragile detente, Washington has accused Beijing of slow-walking approvals for rare earth exports and reneging on its promise made in Geneva, with Trump expressing increasing urgency to speak to his Chinese counterpart to iron things out.
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Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
But the Trump Administration has accused China of reneging on the terms by curbing exports of rare earth minerals used by American manufacturers.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 June 2025
Trump wrote in a social media post that said China had reneged on a deal that paused retaliatory tariffs between that country and the U.S.
Stock futures fell Friday morning on the heels of Trump’s statement.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 May 2025
This wasn’t the first time that Russia reneged on an arms’ control agreement.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
But the Trump Administration has accused China of reneging on the terms by curbing exports of rare earth minerals used by American manufacturers.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 June 2025
Trump wrote in a social media post that said China had reneged on a deal that paused retaliatory tariffs between that country and the U.S.
Stock futures fell Friday morning on the heels of Trump’s statement.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 May 2025
This wasn’t the first time that Russia reneged on an arms’ control agreement.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renege
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Israel is under pressure from its own to withdraw from Gaza over humanitarian concerns.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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In the Trump era, many have speculated about whether or to what degree the United States will withdraw from its leading role in the world.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The club apologized and retracted most of its marketing before officially announcing a rebrand in March, and thus, Boston Legacy FC was born.—
Michael LoRé,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Baptists Press retracted the story and apologized to Lyell, along with the SBC Executive Committee.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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These board members are unfit to serve and must be recalled to restore accountability and public confidence.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Verlander placed on paternity list The Giants placed right-hander Justin Verlander on the paternity list prior to Friday’s game and recalled infielder Brett Wisely from Triple-A Sacramento.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
21 June 2025
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The justices who renounced that lie in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center exposed themselves to scurrilous criticisms and even threats to their safety.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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Syria's new government, led by a former affiliate of ISIS and Al-Qaeda who has renounced jihadi ties in recent years, has vowed to continue efforts to battle ISIS.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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When Harper asks Pam if anyone ever left the group after just one turn of the Wheel, Pam — a true believer — can’t fathom backing out of the group.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Finding his courage, Spike convinces his mom to follow him back out into the world, hoping to find a cure or simply some kind of explanation.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Netanyahu declined to confirm or deny the proposal.—
Time,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Diddy’s legal team has denied all of the accusations.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 June 2025
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Newton challenged her stance, questioning how her comments aligned with the idea of uplifting women, but Michelle didn’t back down.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 June 2025
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That means that for years, garbage trucks had to back down this dead end to make pickups -- a regular, noisy nuisance.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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“Renege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renege. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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