as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
resistance from native forces was greater than expected, and the invading army was forced to fall back
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Recent Examples of fall back
And long-term oil prices, which is the biggest influence on the price of gas, don’t show signs of falling back below the pre-war $70 a barrel level any time before the next decade.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Temperatures fall back into the 70s through this evening.
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Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
This is the second consecutive playing of the event at TPC Toronto, so players will have some course knowledge to fall back on this year.
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Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Goldberg said as the audience cheered over the news, eventually falling back in her chair in shock.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fall back
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Temperatures fall back into the 70s through this evening.
—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
This is the second consecutive playing of the event at TPC Toronto, so players will have some course knowledge to fall back on this year.
—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Goldberg said as the audience cheered over the news, eventually falling back in her chair in shock.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fall back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall back
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The ceasefire in the MOU extends to a halt in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, requiring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon under a final deal that Trump hopes to reach within 60 days.
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Garcia said some students have disengaged from campus life or withdrawn from classes altogether.
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With a spacious design, durable construction, and charming look, it’s bound to be your go-to retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxing.
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Ultimately, this is not a signal that leaders should retreat from cloud strategies.
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The Griz constantly pumps the rod to get his bait darting forward and then dropping back.
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Edge rusher Jalyx Hunt said cornerback Kelee Ringo shouted out a signal to him before the snap, and Hunt dropped back into coverage and snagged Dalton’s throw.
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While Powell was outside the car making a drug sale, Shockley pulled out a gun and shot Walton, who was still sitting in the driver’s seat.
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The June 24 rally took the place of a concert series that was canceled after musicians began pulling out, with some citing concerns about politics.
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Anguay succeeds Paul Lau, a 45-year veteran of the utility who in January announced his intention to retire.
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Lord retired the first two batters in the ninth before Turner singled and Marsh homered to right.
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“Fall back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20back. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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