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
Sentiment among investors and consumers could sour as uncertainty looms over the economy, some economists warned, noting a feedback loop as participants brace for further pain and the ensuing pullback triggers sluggish economic performance.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
That trend is in line with data from Nielsen on overall TV usage in September, annually a time when football has keyed a resurgence in pay-TV viewing and a pullback from streaming in recent years.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 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
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
That trend is in line with data from Nielsen on overall TV usage in September, annually a time when football has keyed a resurgence in pay-TV viewing and a pullback from streaming in recent years.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullback
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In 2016, as the Commonwealth moved to censure the Maldives, New Delhi provided diplomatic cover by making the case for engagement over sanctions and supporting the Maldives’ preemptive withdrawal from the organization.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Joe Biden’s seemed to end in August, 2021, when he was perceived as having botched the withdrawal from Afghanistan.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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For waterfront views, indulgent dining, and slow afternoons at the spa, The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina is an excellent retreat.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her work has been featured in retreats, leadership circles, and coaching programs, where she is celebrated for her emotional depth and ability to catalyze radical transformation.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullback. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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