RENEGES Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

reneges

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present tense third-person singular of renege

as in withdraws

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 renounces

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 reneges This wish is granted, but Salieri reneges on his end of the deal after losing faith in the Almighty. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 Notably, the suit doesn’t come from an artist questioning the model, but rather a consumer who alleges Discovery Mode reneges on representations from Spotify that her recommendations will be based around her individualized tastes. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025

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If a friend withdraws, reach out softly and offer clear help without pressure.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
If Miller withdraws by Wednesday, Republicans can hold a special election to replace him on the ballot.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of withdraws

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Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Miami will have the ability to use multiple sizable salary cap exceptions if Wiggins opts out or if Wiggins stays but Miami renounces Powell, which remove his cap hold and eliminate his Bird rights.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of renounces

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Toyota does not issue as many large-scale recalls as other automakers, and its notices this year cover from as few as four vehicles to as many as 550,000.

— Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Situated comfortably outside the Charlotte Hornets’ locker room, resting in a folding chair following an individual workout, Naz Reid recalls the moment.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of recalls

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With a catheter inserted into a vein, intravenous tubing fitted and a syringe pump loaded and primed, the subject waits as the bed retracts until his brain is centered within the great coils of an MRI machine calibrated to map altered brain states.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 July 2026
The blade guard retracts to allow the saw to cut through the target material.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Definition of retracts

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Beyond that, a truce means whatever the negotiators will tolerate as long as none backs out of talks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Last year’s class reimagined how successful Notre Dame could be at acquiring top defensive backs out of high school, but this one might be Freeman’s favorite, based on its composition.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of backs out

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News to Know FIFA backs down Private investors will not be offered a stake in future World Cups, after all.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
That perception risks fueling a cycle in which Iran escalates to impose greater costs, while neither side backs down for fear of losing credibility.

— Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

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