PULLBACK Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

pullback

noun

ˈpu̇l-ˌbak

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 Discretionary categories such as restaurants, entertainment, travel, and apparel are seeing broad pullbacks as consumers look for quick ways to cut spending. —

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026 Hollywood is still reeling from previous mergers, in addition to a sharp pullback in film and television production locally as filmmakers chase tax credits offered overseas and in other states, including New York and New Jersey. —

Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 Then there was a little bit of pullback. —

Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026 Rubio’s speech comes as US allies have increasingly grown concerned and questioned whether the country intends to abandon its partnership with Europe due to Trump’s threats of retaliatory tariffs, bid to take over Greenland and pullback of international aid. —

Zachary Cohen, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pullback

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Instead, investors can make requests to redeem all or part of their shares, but the PE managers typically cap total withdrawals per quarter at a fixed percentage of their net asset value, often 5%.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Prior to the law being enacted, there was a penalty of 50% associated with an insufficient withdrawal.

— Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026