as in withdrawn
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 fallen back
Bitcoin prices have fallen back in recent weeks, dropping to less than $108,000 on Friday, August 29 after reaching an all-time high above $124,000 earlier in the month.
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Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But as the 21-year-old surges, another Red Sox outfielder has fallen back into a brutal slump.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
By the mid-1980s, inflation had fallen back into the low single digits.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Arrests peaked at an average of almost 1,200 per day in early June, but the pace has since fallen back to levels seen in April.
—Albert Sun, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But as the 21-year-old surges, another Red Sox outfielder has fallen back into a brutal slump.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
By the mid-1980s, inflation had fallen back into the low single digits.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Arrests peaked at an average of almost 1,200 per day in early June, but the pace has since fallen back to levels seen in April.
—Albert Sun, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen back
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While Washington has withdrawn from several multilateral organizations, in recent years China has boosted its presence in these entities and worked to create other initiatives.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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The total could have been a smidge higher, had Sergio Garcia not withdrawn from the event, reportedly citing his chagrin at not being a captain’s pick for the Ryder Cup team.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After the Buckeyes won the College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2025, Kirk shared that Zak had been diagnosed with heart failure and medically retired from football.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz holds a 9-5 career advantage, 3-2 in majors and 6-2 on hardcourts, including the Cincinnati final where Sinner retired with a virus.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Gerson believes the gangs have retreated.—
Johnny Fils-Aimé,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Runner-up Sabalenka, meanwhile, retreated to another area, smashed her racket until the frame buckled and sat with her back against the wall, next to the scratch marks left on the floor.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tagovailoa’s third turnover occurred on Miami’s first drive of the second half when a short pass over the middle of the field was intercepted by Colts defensive lineman Laiatu Latu, who dropped back into coverage on Miami’s offense while a three Colts rushers came after Tagovailoa.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Borralho dropped back to 185 pounds for his UFC debut in April 2011.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Angels pulled out a 4-3 victory as Jo Adell remained a thorn in the Royals’ side.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Chicago Bears have definitely pulled out all the stops to try and make life as easy as possible for quarterback Caleb Williams this offseason, adding even more weapons and bolstering their offensive line.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Fallen back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen%20back. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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