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
So there are a lot of necklines and backs out.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The fragments are rearranged and sent back out into the world as a drawing, a film.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Begin pulling the zip tool back out of the drain slowly.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Early in the film, Perry sits behind the wheel of her car, adjusts the rearview mirror and backs out of the garage.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The fragments are rearranged and sent back out into the world as a drawing, a film.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Begin pulling the zip tool back out of the drain slowly.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Early in the film, Perry sits behind the wheel of her car, adjusts the rearview mirror and backs out of the garage.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back out
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To hike to Mount Livermore, take the two-mile trek via the North Ridge Trail up — this portion includes about 144 wooden steps — and then climb back down via the Sunset Trail.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Highs will reach the low to mid 80s before a cold front drops Tuesday night's lows back down, clearing the way for a cooler, quieter midweek.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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States have also backed off on strict consequences for schools whose students fail to make progress on standardized tests, Kane said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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States have also backed off on strict consequences for schools whose students fail to make progress on standardized tests, Kane said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The case, which has only recently come to the attention of POST officials, highlights the limits of state oversight even after lawmakers passed significant police reform aimed at forcing dishonest cops out of the profession.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Climb the 900-odd steps (or cop out in a car) for a walk through its eight baroque bastions and some breathtaking views.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers recalled left-hander Charlie Barnes to take Snell’s place on the active roster.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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The rooms Although the 66 rooms are in a building wing added on to the original brick structure that, from the outside, is very modern, the interior design of the rooms manages to recall the 20th century Tudor style while simultaneously encompassing contemporary touches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Back out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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