reneges

verb

present tense third-person singular of renege
1
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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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reneges
  1. withdraws
  2. renounces
  3. recalls
  4. retracts
  5. backs off
  6. denies
  7. backs out
  8. backs down
Verb
  • If a candidate withdraws after that July 13 deadline, the party does not have any way to nominate a replacement.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Al Gore, John McCain suspends his campaign for the Republican nomination for president, and Bill Bradley withdraws from the race for the Democratic nomination.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 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
Verb
  • In the first episode, former finance employee Donna Schlessinger recalls the firm’s the firm’s alpha-male environment.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • So far, no nationwide recalls have been made related to the outbreak.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 15 July 2026
Definition of recalls
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  • The handle extends and retracts smoothly, helping travelers of different heights maintain comfortable control over their luggage throughout their journey.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
  • Chinese brand Honor used the opening red carpet of the Shanghai International Film Festival to debut its Robot Phone, a device that marries AI interaction with a high-resolution camera that extends from the phone body like an antenna, moves on its own, and retracts when not in use.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 14 June 2026
Definition of retracts
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  • But that’s only when Tom Holland backs off.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
  • Even when The Breadwinner starts to tiptoe toward potential reactionary ideas about who belongs in the workplace and who belongs at home, the movie backs off and makes sure that no leaves the theater riled up.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Definition of backs off
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  • And a Ukrainian intelligence officer who initially confessed to killing her, according to prosecutors, but now denies it.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 July 2026
  • Abby Wambach scores a thrilling goal to tie it in the 122nd minute, and goalkeeper Hope Solo denies the Brazilians again.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of denies
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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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  • Trump never backs down from these rules, ever.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 June 2026
  • Vastril confirmed that Saleh never backs down from a challenge.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Definition of backs down

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