as in withdrawn
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 taken back
You are taken back to the terminal and can enjoy a shower while your bags are retrieved by waiting staff.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
During the current retrograde, we’ll be taken back to the events of the late spring of 2025, especially the intense downturn of the food industry and the economy.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Sep. 2025
When play resumed in the third quarter, the clocks at the top of the backboard were back in working condition, and the reserve equipment on the baselines were taken back into storage.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
The pilot was picked up by another helicopter and taken back to the airport, where he was checked out for minor bumps and bruises and refused further medical treatment.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
The Minnesota Lynx are still well ahead and have even taken back-to-back losses for the first time all season but have yet to lose 10 games total.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The mission's capsule will then parachute back to Earth, where it will be retrieved and taken back to the lab.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Bryan will be taken back to New Orleans to face charges.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Lampreys trapped in the Cheboygan River are taken back to Hammond Bay, sterilized in the lab and then released in spawning grounds upstream.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
During the current retrograde, we’ll be taken back to the events of the late spring of 2025, especially the intense downturn of the food industry and the economy.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Sep. 2025
When play resumed in the third quarter, the clocks at the top of the backboard were back in working condition, and the reserve equipment on the baselines were taken back into storage.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
The pilot was picked up by another helicopter and taken back to the airport, where he was checked out for minor bumps and bruises and refused further medical treatment.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
The Minnesota Lynx are still well ahead and have even taken back-to-back losses for the first time all season but have yet to lose 10 games total.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The mission's capsule will then parachute back to Earth, where it will be retrieved and taken back to the lab.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Bryan will be taken back to New Orleans to face charges.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Lampreys trapped in the Cheboygan River are taken back to Hammond Bay, sterilized in the lab and then released in spawning grounds upstream.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken back
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Swift received a subpoena in the case in May that was subsequently withdrawn.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Swift was previously subpoenaed but the filing was later withdrawn.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Comans, based in Louisiana, denied Khalil’s motion for a waiver preventing his removal from the country.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Andrew has denied Giuffre's allegations and expressed regret for his former friendship with Epstein.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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The proposal, which has been enacted in Utah, Virginia and Washington, would allow a person to place themselves on the list for at least a year — a decision that could be renewed or retracted after a 48-hour waiting period.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Times said the report was ultimately retracted to protect Grenell, which is frequently done to preserve the identity of Americans in intelligence reports.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Taken back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20back. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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