BACKTRACK Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

backtrack

verb

Definition of backtrack

as in to revert

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as in to backpedal

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Recent Examples of backtrack Benson argued that Talarico is trying to backtrack from previous statements he’s made, and said that Talarico questioned where accusations of him being a vegan came from. — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2026 Now, the company is trying to get the government to backtrack. — Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026 His reframed answer reads less like backtracking than calibration because symbolism and stewardship are inseparable at this scale. — Rita Omokha, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 Crow-Armstrong backtracked up the stairs and stared at the man in the crowd. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for backtrack

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Unfortunately the general lack of trust of healthcare and traditional treatments is taking a toll on newborns and infants, and will likely not revert until clear messaging and respect for science is returned.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Stars such as Julia Fox and Bechtel have reverted back to their natural color after spending time with the platinum look, but keeping the shape ultra-thin.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of revert

Verb

In January, major grain traders withdrew from the soy moratorium, which helped slash deforestation over its nearly two decades in effect, after top soy-producing states passed bills revoking tax benefits for participating companies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, citizenship may be revoked if it was illegally procured or obtained through the concealment of a material fact or willful misrepresentation.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of revoke

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Rumors swirled about Alito’s retirement plans after NPR published and then retracted an article by reporter Nina Totenberg that Alito would be retiring from his role on the bench at the end of the court’s 2025-26 term.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026
The claim of a link stems from an unethical, fraudulent study that was retracted years ago, and its author was stripped of his medical license.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of retract

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