take back

verb

Definition of take backnext
as in to withdraw
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) I take back what I said about her: she's not the fool I thought she was

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take back
  1. withdraw
  2. renounce
  3. retract
  4. deny
  5. contradict
  6. repeal
Verb
  • When asked if the lawsuits involving Davis’ fees would be withdrawn, a spokesperson for Grapevine-Colleyville said the school board is reviewing the invoices, and the district couldn’t speculate before that process is complete.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • The reforms include winding down mRNA vaccine development, withdrawing funding for an international vaccine alliance and tightening access to COVID shots.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of withdraw
Verb
  • What follows are dozens of examples of how those whose names are familiar (or aren’t) and legendary (or infamous) for their actions while representing the state have been embraced (or renounced) by the rest of the country and beyond.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Spiritually, His Holiness is an emanation, or tulku, of the bodhisattva Chenrezig, who renounced nirvana to help mankind.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of renounce
Verb
  • Anthony Volpe had to defend his character after the team’s play-by-play man, Michael Kay, retracted unfounded claims about the shortdtop’s unwillingness to play second base.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026
  • Stay covered with the canopy during the day for cool shade, then retract it for stargazing later in the night.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of retract
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  • Along with denying the request from the Carr brothers, Kelly last month denied a clemency request for Olathe serial killer John Robinson.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • He also was denied medical treatment despite developing infections and other health complications while imprisoned.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of deny
Verb
  • Importantly, Trump’s announcement on Monday also contradicted pledges by some of his top officials not to charge tolls in the strait.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
  • There were three men in the car with Araujo at the time who contradict that scenario, according to their lawyer.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 July 2026
Definition of contradict
Verb
  • Its sales tax holiday was officially repealed in 2024, and the state has not held a tax-free holiday since.
    — Courtney Johnston, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
  • Growing concerns around the risks of social media to young people have reignited a discussion on and around Capitol Hill about whether Section 230 should be reformed or repealed.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of repeal
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