pullbacks

noun

plural of pullback
as in withdrawals
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 pullbacks That said, any short-term earnings miss, temporary inventory imbalance, or rotation away from growth stocks could lead to pullbacks. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 New highs frequently produce pullbacks, profit-taking and scary headlines. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Many economists have watched this metric closely, as hotel and restaurant visits can offer an early warning sign of consumer spending pullbacks. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 2 July 2026 That agreement did include provisions for Israeli pullbacks in phases. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullbacks
  1. withdrawals
  2. retreats
Noun
  • This account comes with a rate competitive with the top CDs while still allowing savers to make withdrawals and deposits as needed.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of deferring taxes now and paying later, taxes are paid upfront so future qualified withdrawals can potentially come out tax-free.
    — Joel Barjenbruch, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of withdrawals
Noun
  • Alongside the free-roaming Sandalwood ponies that canter along the beach, Carol also oversees the nearby sanctuary and runs her own equine retreats on request.
    — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Jani offers overwater retreats with water slides that lead into turquoise waters in the Noonu Atoll.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of retreats

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“Pullbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullbacks. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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