1
as in to revert
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2
as in to backpedal
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Recent Examples of backtrack
However, after much confusion and backlash, the SSA backtracked on some of the new measures and also extended the timeline, allowing more time for the system—and Social Security recipients—to prepare for the new identity proofing requirements.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 Mar. 2025
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.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
But let’s backtrack to the beginning of this episode.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
Wall Street has become increasingly fearful of a recession after public and private-sector job data, consumer confidence surveys and inflation readings showed the economy backtracking from progress made during the end of the Biden administration.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 Mar. 2025
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.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
But let’s backtrack to the beginning of this episode.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
Wall Street has become increasingly fearful of a recession after public and private-sector job data, consumer confidence surveys and inflation readings showed the economy backtracking from progress made during the end of the Biden administration.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backtrack
Verb
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In the days after the summit, the downtown reverted back to a filthy equilibrium.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The provisions would also require continued coverage if a patient’s BMI drops below 35, as long as a doctor certifies that stopping the drug would likely cause the patient’s BMI to revert above that threshold.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
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Although his administration has since backpedaled from that threat, the evisceration of USAID has already imperiled important civilian programs in both Jordan and Egypt.—
Lisa Anderson,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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Goldman Sachs is the latest finance giant to backpedal from diversity promises.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Trump's executive order would revoke citizenship for children born on U.S. soil to undocumented immigrants or individuals with temporary immigration status.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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But weeks into office, Noem revoked the TPS extension for a large group of Venezuelans on Feb. 3, effective April 7.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Both publications eventually retracted the article.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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With the campaign retracted, the focus turned to the name.—
Meg Linehan,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Backtrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backtrack. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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