as in withdraws
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 falls back
Even if Showgirl falls back tonight and comes out in the high $20Ms (no one is expecting that number), so what?
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Visiting cargo spacecraft — historically Russia's Progress spacecraft — typically push the ISS higher from the Earth's orbit periodically, when the facility naturally falls back to the planet.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Over millions of years, the gas that was pushed out falls back in, and the warm gas cools again.
—Shreejaya Karantha, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2025
But, the star falls back down again, so the kids explore new ways to get the star back to his parents.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Visiting cargo spacecraft — historically Russia's Progress spacecraft — typically push the ISS higher from the Earth's orbit periodically, when the facility naturally falls back to the planet.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Over millions of years, the gas that was pushed out falls back in, and the warm gas cools again.
—Shreejaya Karantha, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2025
But, the star falls back down again, so the kids explore new ways to get the star back to his parents.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls back
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The proposal relies on these forces to handle security as the Israeli military gradually withdraws from Gaza.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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If America now withdraws from its leadership role in diplomatic efforts to end the war, the bloodshed will only continue.—
Dmytro Razumkov,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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This allows Kerkez to operate higher up the pitch, while Szoboszlai retreats to give Konate a passing option.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rest & Relaxation follows Amandeep (Mani), who in seeking solace on the brink of a life-changing decision, retreats to a secluded bed and breakfast where the eclectic guests challenge her preconceptions of family.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the deputies’ vehicles pull up, Mull pulls out the handgun with his right hand.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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What was supposed to be a close-up shot that pulls out wide ended up focusing more directly on the star's face.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart drops back to pass during the second half.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins drops back in the second quarter during the NFL 2025 game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
7 Oct. 2025
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An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Falls back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls%20back. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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