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

Overall, the near-term trend is up and a pullback would be a buying opportunity. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

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

The sharp pullback comes at a difficult time for the kingdom’s growth ambitions. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

One big negative was the pullback on regional comparable store sales disclosures. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 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