as in retracted
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 took back
Swayman shrugged off the softy and several key stops early in the third period when the B’s took back-to-back penalties.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
AllianceBernstein took back the asset in its unfinished state from developer Stockdale Capital Partners after a public auction that garnered no bids.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
New York’s Bobby Okereke scooped it up with a chance to take it before Mahomes crashed into him and took back the ball.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
In the final, in their 5th meeting of the season, Sewing took back control of their rivalry with a 12,6 win to take the title.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Lions took back the lead in the 50th minute with a second goal from Muriel.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
The woman later took back her statements to police and prosecutors declined to file charges, per the Washington Post.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Maybe that’s why the NIMBYs took back the Elizabeth Street Garden.
—Zach Schiffman, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
AllianceBernstein took back the asset in its unfinished state from developer Stockdale Capital Partners after a public auction that garnered no bids.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
New York’s Bobby Okereke scooped it up with a chance to take it before Mahomes crashed into him and took back the ball.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
In the final, in their 5th meeting of the season, Sewing took back control of their rivalry with a 12,6 win to take the title.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Lions took back the lead in the 50th minute with a second goal from Muriel.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
The woman later took back her statements to police and prosecutors declined to file charges, per the Washington Post.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Maybe that’s why the NIMBYs took back the Elizabeth Street Garden.
—Zach Schiffman, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took back
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Watkins later retracted her statements after she was sensationalized by the media.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Oct. 2025
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The prominent medical publisher BMJ Group has retracted a study that found apple cider vinegar could help people achieve dramatic weight loss.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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After President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection campaign yesterday, the endorsements have been rolling in for Vice President Kamala Harris to be selected as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the Dartmouth players withdrew their unionization petition after the 2024 presidential election, their success could inspire similar efforts at other schools.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Lee also renounced any concept of gender roles, longing for full social equality regardless of gender or race.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Beijing views Taiwan as its own territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring Taipei under its control.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Israel has consistently denied accusations of genocide.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Customers frequently commend the company’s customer service, but some had complaints about denied claims and difficulties canceling contracts.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Four months after a man was killed in a crash with an 18-wheeler on Interstate 30 in Arlington, the truck’s driver was arrested because surveillance video contradicted his statement, Arlington police said in a news release on Monday.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dassey contradicted himself numerous times during the confession, and later recanted it entirely.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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