PULLBACK Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

pullback

noun

ˈpu̇l-ˌbak

Definition of pullback

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 The first was around the middle of June and was followed by a pullback. — Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 The latest pullback brought the stock into the cloud, which is potential long-term support near $107. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 July 2026 Specifically, the shares are testing the $300 region, which has contained pullbacks since May, as well as the 320-day moving average -- a trendline that hasn’t failed MDB in the past decade. — Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Grocery chain Albertsons on Thursday lowered its 2026 fiscal outlook, citing pressure on its core grocery business and a pullback in consumer spending. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pullback

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The plan calls for a surge in humanitarian aid, governance by a civilian Palestinian administration, the disarmament of Hamas, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the deployment of an international force to help maintain security.

— Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
This process shall be linked to an Israeli withdrawal, in phases, from the areas under its control in Gaza and the decommissioning of armed militias in accordance with article 10 of this Roadmap.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of withdrawal

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Infantino attempted to frame his retreat as evidence of responsive leadership, arguing that unity must take precedence over division.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
While past British leaders have spent weekends in their local constituencies, or at the prime minister’s official Chequers country retreat, none in living memory has had a large-scale office outside London.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

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