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as in to withdraw
to break a promise or agreement
my so-called best friend promised to help me move, only to renege come Saturday morning
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as in to retract
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
refused to renege the principles by which she had always lived her life, even if it resulted in losing her business
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Recent Examples of renege
Under the framework, Hong Kong was promised a large degree of legal and economic autonomy—a commitment Beijing was accused of reneging on through its crackdown on democracy and adoption of the draconian National Security Law in 2020.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The news of the investigation into Montoya came only weeks after the club reneged on the hiring of its scouting director, who was accused of verbally abusing his players at his previous stop, and risked derailing the momentum built while making an unexpected playoff appearance in its first season.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
The only one that has been authorized by the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) was for community usage in Utah, but the community reneged on the deal because the price was 50% higher than agreed to (admittedly there were delays in approvals).
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Make sure all agreements are set in writing Debt collection agencies are notorious for not keeping a record of payment agreements or even reneging on them.
—Staff, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The news of the investigation into Montoya came only weeks after the club reneged on the hiring of its scouting director, who was accused of verbally abusing his players at his previous stop, and risked derailing the momentum built while making an unexpected playoff appearance in its first season.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
The only one that has been authorized by the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) was for community usage in Utah, but the community reneged on the deal because the price was 50% higher than agreed to (admittedly there were delays in approvals).
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Make sure all agreements are set in writing Debt collection agencies are notorious for not keeping a record of payment agreements or even reneging on them.
—Staff, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renege
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Rather than a gradual strengthening of local capacity as a way of reimagining how the global development industry operates, the Trump administration’s proposals simply withdraw federal support.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But with so much uncertainty over both macroeconomic conditions and trade policies, many companies have been giving downbeat second-quarter forecasts and have been withdrawing or balking at revising their full-year projections.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 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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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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Friend recalls Read behavior, finding O'Keefe's body O'Keefe's friend, Kerry Roberts, recounted Read's behavior on the morning his body was found.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In light of the Trump administration’s approach to foreign aid, Americans today would do well to recall McGovern’s legacy.—
Made by History,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some of these firms have responded by agreeing to renounce diversity outreach efforts and commit tens of millions of dollars in pro bono work to defend Trump's priorities in future litigation.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Russian president has also demanded that Ukraine renounce joining NATO military alliance, sharply cut its army, and protect Russian language and culture to keep the country in Moscow’s orbit.—
TIME,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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After initially making a deal with Davis — agreeing to get Cap to sell in exchange for getting him out of prison — Yancy officially backs out of the deal, losing out on $22 million in order to retain the ranch and his relationship with Ellie.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Another recruiter tests job seekers on responsibility, asking them to go back out the front door and come in the back through the kitchen.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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An immigration judge denied her bond request Wednesday, citing her as a flight risk and danger to the community.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The immigration judge denied the asylum claim because the time limits to make such a claim had expired.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Neither side seems ready to back down, and Trump's TikTok deal—which must be approved by the Chinese government—risks further delays the longer negotiations and retaliations drag on.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2025
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Despite past condemnation and public concern, CHI has not backed down from its current legal position.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Renege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renege. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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