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 Most of those employees were laid off after PIF announced its funding pullback. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The sharp pullback comes at a difficult time for the kingdom’s growth ambitions. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 One big negative was the pullback on regional comparable store sales disclosures. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 The pullback in expectations for an October rate hike helped calm what’s been a rattled bond market. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pullback

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The second withdrawal of assistance that appeared to beset Ukraine Wednesday also suggests Trump is squeezing them harder.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
On forfeits, the WIAA argued that its rules allowing additional penalties for certain withdrawals apply to postseason competition and that any such penalty is discretionary.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
An industry in retreat In 2026, hybrids and all-electric vehicles faced the same jump in demand from the oil crisis.

— John Paul Helveston, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

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