pullback

noun

pull·​back ˈpu̇l-ˌbak 

: a pulling back

especially : an orderly withdrawal of troops from a position or area

Synonyms of pullback

• withdrawal
• retreat

Examples of pullback in a Sentence

a pullback in consumer spending

the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation

Recent Examples on the Web

David Morrison, senior market analyst at Trade Nation, said the latest rebound could leave gold vulnerable to a near-term pullback. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Despite the recent pullback, mortgage rates have been mostly rising this year, limiting homebuyers’ purchasing power. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

The pullback runs across nearly every major market rather than concentrating in a few, with active Austin pipelines down 58% year over year and Phoenix down 46%. — Tony Julianelle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Immediately after the legislation was signed, states began bracing for the substantial pullback of federal support, rural hospital closures, and implementation of burdensome paperwork requirements intended to drive down enrollment. — Diana Degette, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pullback

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback