pushback
noun
push·back
ˈpu̇sh-ˌbak 
1
: the action of forcing an object backward
2
: resistance or opposition in response to a policy or regulation especially by those affected
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Bold performance claims spark industry pushback Solid-state batteries are widely seen as the next major leap beyond lithium-ion technology.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Despite some pushback, a growing number of municipalities are cracking down on shopping cart theft.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Which is why their return to the spotlight has been met with some pushback.
—Héloïse Salessy, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2026
The proposal drew pushback from transit workers and rideshare drivers, in an ironic moment reminiscent of the early days of Uber.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Despite some pushback, a growing number of municipalities are cracking down on shopping cart theft.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Which is why their return to the spotlight has been met with some pushback.
—Héloïse Salessy, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2026
The proposal drew pushback from transit workers and rideshare drivers, in an ironic moment reminiscent of the early days of Uber.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pushback
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“Pushback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pushback. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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