PULLBACK Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

pullback

noun

ˈpu̇l-ˌbak

Definition of pullback

as in withdrawal

an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation

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Recent Examples of pullback The legislation, Senate Bill 895, marks a pullback from what was first proposed. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Institutional investors still seem to see growth opportunities, even if some sovereign wealth funds show signs of potential pullbacks. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026 But a spending pullback from Hollywood studios after 2023 resulted in plenty of unused soundstage space in Los Angeles. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 Despite its slowest total sales growth in six years amid a pullback in consumer spending, Walmart’s online business has remained a bright spot for the Bentonville behemoth in part due to the strong delivery network. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pullback

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The succession of scandals sparked an open discussion in the country about her suitability to the role of Queen, with some experts even laying out possible options for her withdrawal from royal duties.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Other possible complications include liver disease, allergic reactions, low blood pressure, and, when abruptly discontinued, withdrawal symptoms.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of withdrawal

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There is a lot riding on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech here Friday morning at the Fed’s storied annual retreat in the Tetons.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Warsh, despite his arrival as a disruptor of Fed protocol, embraced that summer-retreat spirit.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of retreat

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