as in to back down
to break a promise or agreement
she backed out on her offer to help with the wedding planning
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Recent Examples of back out
If the humidity level inside your home rises above 50%, dust mites and molds can thrive, requiring a dehumidifier to draw moisture back out of the air.
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Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Owner Stu Sternberg recently backed out of a $1.3 billion deal with St. Petersburg, and he’s been pressured by other owners and the commissioner’s office to sell the team, according to The Athletic.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Most players are coached to run down the center of the court to prevent rim running before spraying back out to the perimeter.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Trainers wrapped Kornet’s arm up, sent him back out there, and watched his energy catalyze the rest of his team.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Owner Stu Sternberg recently backed out of a $1.3 billion deal with St. Petersburg, and he’s been pressured by other owners and the commissioner’s office to sell the team, according to The Athletic.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Most players are coached to run down the center of the court to prevent rim running before spraying back out to the perimeter.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Trainers wrapped Kornet’s arm up, sent him back out there, and watched his energy catalyze the rest of his team.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back out
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This is when everything used for the production is broken back down and prepared to be returned or stored.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Some of the students challenged the move in court, but the government later backed down in the legal fight.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Economists, for now, are not expecting a recession this year now that Trump has backed off his highest tariffs.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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After a call between President Trump and Mr. Putin on Monday, the White House backed off its demand that Russia declare an immediate cease-fire.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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About 20 minutes later, the two cops out in front were joined by a third officer.—
Melody Chiu,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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The judges avoid giving critiques to the girls this week but do talk among one another, which is kind of weird but also means that nobody gets to cop out of Rate-a-Queen and just imitate the judges.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that salmonella causes about 420 deaths annually in the U.S. A photo of the affected product in the Williams Farms Repack LLC recall.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Nolan recalled a University of Wisconsin assistant attending a Great Valley game.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Back out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20out. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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