Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wimping out
Verb
-
Before backing out of the driveway, check the hoses, the belts, and the tires.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026 -
The Chargers reminded Baltimore of the Ravens backing out of their trade with the Raiders for Maxx Crosby.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
But ongoing discussions Friday suggested federal officials may be backing off some of the stricter monitoring proposals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2026
-
These and other moves might suggest San Diego is backing off its years-long effort to encourage more housing development with hopes that boosting supply will help moderate sky-high prices.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon isn’t backing down from her opinion that a short guard can’t lead a team to an NBA title, even after what Jalen Brunson did Monday night.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
-
Several families have filed lawsuits against the Eastlands, who for months forged ahead with plans to reopen before ultimately backing down.—
Jim Vertuno,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Wimping out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimping%20out. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
