Synonyms of pullback

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdrawal
• retreat
• retirement
• pullout
• recession
• recoil
• rout
• disengagement
• revulsion
• shrinking
• flinch
• disentanglement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advance
• advancement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pullback

The stock has held above $48 on every pullback in October and sits at $52, with the 50-day rising at $49 and the 200-day at $46. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

There was also no aggressive move into — and subsequent pullback from — China, which many big brands undertook in the early 2020s. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Ancillary businesses — catering and events organizers — have endured losses of up to two thirds of revenues amid a cost-cutting pullback. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

The duo is mired in an international slump marked by pullbacks from key regions after being threatened with sanctions. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026