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

Analysts warn that beyond crowded positioning and technical pullbacks, fundamental risks within the AI supply chain may also be emerging. — CNBC, 28 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

But a spending pullback from Hollywood studios after 2023 resulted in plenty of unused soundstage space in Los Angeles. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Despite its slowest total sales growth in six years amid a pullback in consumer spending, Walmart’s online business has remained a bright spot for the Bentonville behemoth in part due to the strong delivery network. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 25 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