PULLBACKS Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

pullbacks

noun

plural of pullback

as in withdrawals

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 pullbacks But the index has stayed within 2% of the peak, the pullbacks so far halting a handful of points above what had been the top of the former multi-month range. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 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 Cyclosporiasis, and the attendant time burden for parents that comes with it, can be directly linked to recent pullbacks in the food safety system that has kept us safe for decades. — Corinne Low, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 New highs frequently produce pullbacks, profit-taking and scary headlines. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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Sweeny received his place through the equivalent agreement with Tennis Australia, after Alexei Popyrin, the initial recipient, got into the main draw under his own power following withdrawals.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Under current law, funds may be accessed on a tax-advantaged basis when the policy is properly structured, funded, and maintained, but withdrawals and loans can affect policy performance and tax treatment.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

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Every season sends viewers racing to book the real-life properties featured on screen, turning secluded retreats into viral bucket-list stops overnight.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
The Diane Weyermann Fellowshipprovides $100,000 in unrestricted funding for each project, as well as two creative retreats.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

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