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 Organizations serving Black, Latino, rural and young voters say donor pullbacks and fear of political retribution are forcing cutbacks in registration, outreach and voter protection. — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 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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Set aside sufficient cash The best way to avoid eroding your savings during a big sell-off is to have enough cash in reserves to manage your expenses, and required withdrawals, for a six to 12-month period.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Low withdrawals and minimums are one of the key features of Fanatics.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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Fortune’s efforts to speak directly with participants in Armstrong’s and Lev’s retreats were unsuccessful.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Four-day yoga retreats on the riverbank, nature walks, and helicopter flights over Victoria Falls are just some of the activities on offer.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

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