1
as in to revert
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2
as in to backpedal
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Recent Examples of backtrack
The Social Security Administration is partially backtracking on a plan that would require all new and existing beneficiaries to travel to a Social Security field office to verify their identity.
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Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
But let’s backtrack to the beginning of this episode.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
In response to media reports, the Social Security Administration partially backtracked, as reported by The Washington Post.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Recommended Safety As Trump proves unreliable, Europe rushes to firm up defenses on its own
Michael Probst/AP
That doesn't mean businesses are backtracking, though.
—Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
But let’s backtrack to the beginning of this episode.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
In response to media reports, the Social Security Administration partially backtracked, as reported by The Washington Post.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Recommended Safety As Trump proves unreliable, Europe rushes to firm up defenses on its own
Michael Probst/AP
That doesn't mean businesses are backtracking, though.
—Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backtrack
Verb
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Cosmetic risks include asymmetry, visible scars, and ribs that revert back to their original position (mainly from improper corset use, experts say).—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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When her innie reverts back to Gemma, the two enjoy a passionate kiss in the elevator before transforming into Ms. Casey and Mark S., and the intimate moment becomes awkward.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump has threatened and backpedaled on imposing tariffs repeatedly since taking office.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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The player starts in his position at one of the outside cones, facing the coach, before backpedaling straight back for 5 yards and then breaking diagonally to the next cone.—
RJ Kraft,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Four University of Florida students have had their visas revoked, the university’s director of public affairs told CNN Friday.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security revoked the legal status of the immigrants who used that app.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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The driver had a difficult time retracting the ramp and after several tries got it on the bus, but the bus would not start.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Crayola Clicks Retractable Tip Markers These best-selling markers feature a cone tip that allows for both fine lines and broad strokes, and they can be retracted with a simple click, so there’s no need to hunt down missing caps.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Backtrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backtrack. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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