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
And although chip stocks led a pullback on Tuesday after a worse-than-expected inflation report, stocks are still trading comfortably near record highs.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Those pullbacks, in turn, prompted legislation in several states, including Minnesota, to stop drug manufacturers from restricting their 340B discounts.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Tax cuts are providing a tailwind for consumer spending and business investment, but a pullback in household demand or sustained rise in input costs may prompt companies to recalibrate by shedding hours or positions.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Volatility matters, but so does where the asset closes, whether buyers return after pullbacks, and whether support levels continue to hold over several sessions.
—Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 4 May 2026
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Those pullbacks, in turn, prompted legislation in several states, including Minnesota, to stop drug manufacturers from restricting their 340B discounts.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Tax cuts are providing a tailwind for consumer spending and business investment, but a pullback in household demand or sustained rise in input costs may prompt companies to recalibrate by shedding hours or positions.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Volatility matters, but so does where the asset closes, whether buyers return after pullbacks, and whether support levels continue to hold over several sessions.
—Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullback
Noun
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If expectations and conditioning can ease withdrawal from caffeine, similar tools might one day help with dependence on other substances.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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This is because Roth IRAs allow withdrawals of your contributions penalty-free (there are, however, stipulations for withdrawing earnings).—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
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The solicitation marks a retreat in quantity but an upgrade in quality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The best wellness retreats aren’t defined by the number of amenities offered, but by how thoughtfully those experiences are curated to support restoration.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullback. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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