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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

retracting

/riːˈtræktɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does retracting mean?

verb

The act of withdrawing or pulling back something, or the state of being withdrawn or pulled back. To take back or withdraw something, especially a statement or a claim.

Example

"The company is retracting its statement after facing backlash from customers."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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