as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation
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Recent Examples of pullback
What Happens Next The announcement from Meta today is less of a pullback from AI, according to Homkes, and more of a consequence of the company’s initial learnings with the technology.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Europe does appear to be gaining in one way from the U.S. pullback from clean energy.
—Kate Hua-Ke Chi, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
This will lead to a 14 percent pullback on purchases of products and a 6 percent reduction in spending on experiences.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
They are eventually supposed to carry out additional pullbacks, but there's no timetable for their full withdrawal.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Europe does appear to be gaining in one way from the U.S. pullback from clean energy.
—Kate Hua-Ke Chi, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
This will lead to a 14 percent pullback on purchases of products and a 6 percent reduction in spending on experiences.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
They are eventually supposed to carry out additional pullbacks, but there's no timetable for their full withdrawal.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullback
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The agreement included several conditions, including the release of all Israeli hostages both living and dead, and the withdrawal of some Israeli troops from Gaza.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Said to offer a level of care not currently available in any other local program, patients would be overseen by doctors and nurses who would oversee withdrawal management and therapy designed to prevent relapses.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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For something more immersive, the resort brings in expert wellness practitioners for week-long retreats.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The completely open floor plan is highly versatile and can work as a studio-style guest house, pool house, home office, or even a reading retreat.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullback. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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