Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: backtracked

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He later backtracked on social media and offered his support for Putin.

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/india-investigating-death-russian-sausage-exec-with-links-to-putin-2023-1

However, he backtracked on his assumptions writing, "Given that legal letters have been sent by the Sussexes' lawyers as well as the palace's since the story was published, it seems I was wrong in assuming that it came from the Sussex camp.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/meghan-markle-denies-claims-she-leaked-own-letter-king-charles-iii-tabloids-1715346

However, he has backtracked on his claim that he would also never play the role of gay nightclub guide Stefon again.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/bill-hader-barry-snl-b2324351.html

It even tried shutting down the Vita storefront in 2021 but backtracked after user complaints.

Source: https://www.slashgear.com/1352792/best-products-sony-discontinued/

Keir Starmer last year backtracked on a previous Labour commitment to renationalise water companies in England.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/scots-pay-cheaper-water-bills-30468794

Now, Wizards of the Coast confirms it has backtracked the OGL, removing royalties and the ability for it to manufacture and sell third-party developer's products while claiming that had never been its intention.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/wotc-dnd-response-ogl-cancels-royalties/

Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy have backtracked on plans for 3m high fencing which objectors say would be a blot on the landscape.

Source: https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/lancaster-school-backtracks-on-three-metre-high-fence-plan-as-objectors-say-it-would-be-blot-on-landscape-4283243

Rubiales claimed that the kiss was consensual, though he has backtracked and issued a tepid apology, in a video statement, “Surely I was wrong, I have to admit.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/03/jenni-hermoso-luis-rubiales-male-chauvinism

Sarah also backtracked on her initial claim that being stoned was to blame, claiming that she “usually makes very measured decisions” while stoned.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/larryfitzmaurice/sarah-silverman-addresses-anti-palestinian-post-instagram

She backtracked on the safety comments Thursday, but said many staffers have been receiving threats over the past two-and-a-half weeks.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/ontario-news/ontario-ndp-leader-under-fire-for-removal-of-rookie-legislator-7741300

Some Republicans say he hasn't helped himself this week, per governor backtracked after his criticism of US support of Ukraine in its fight against Russia upset Republicans.

Source: https://www.newser.com/story/333160/trump-and-desantis-as-running-mates-gets-a-laugh.html

Wilson, the head of Louisiana DOTD, who Stelly says backtracked on his commitment to the community group and vision, has since from the position in advance of a run for governor.

Source: https://truthout.org/articles/billions-are-available-to-tackle-environmental-racism-where-is-the-money-going/