Synonyms of pullback

pullback

noun

ˈpu̇l-ˌbak 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdrawal
• retreat
• retirement
• pullout
• recession
• recoil
• rout
• disengagement
• revulsion
• shrinking
• flinch
• disentanglement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advance
• advancement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pullback

However, worries around rates, AI spending and the sustainability of strong earnings could pressure the stock market enough that a pullback of 5% may be on its way by the end of the year, Lang said. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

The year-over-year tightening of global stocks in 2026/27 may be encouraging higher price ideas, but as values have climbed higher, there have been recurrent pullbacks from the buying side. — Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

National data points to a pullback from home shoppers who need to borrow money to afford a home. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Most of those employees were laid off after PIF announced its funding pullback. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026