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back into

verb backs into · backing into · backed into

idiomatic To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost. The 2006 St. Louis Cardinals backed into the playoffs.
idiomatic To be forced into a situation by circumstances. I didn't have any other options, I was backed into it.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see back, into. I like to back into parking spots.

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@misc{back_into_2026,
  title = {back into},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/back%20into},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}