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
The Palestinian militant group has sought to link any demilitarization to Israeli troop pullbacks.
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Recent tech winners like Qualcomm, Intel and memory stocks posted big pullbacks as crude oil pushed above $102 and the 10-year Treasury yield touched the highest since July.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 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
In recent years, its price movements have reflected those dynamics, with sharp gains during periods of economic stress followed by pullbacks as conditions stabilize.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
But Carlson observed that 5% pullbacks are common, in good times and bad — only three years since 1990 have gone without one.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The steepest pullbacks in hiring were seen in the construction and professional and business services sectors.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Always volatile, the representation world has gotten tougher due to corporate M&A and overall pullbacks in spending on film and TV projects.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Recent tech winners like Qualcomm, Intel and memory stocks posted big pullbacks as crude oil pushed above $102 and the 10-year Treasury yield touched the highest since July.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 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
In recent years, its price movements have reflected those dynamics, with sharp gains during periods of economic stress followed by pullbacks as conditions stabilize.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
But Carlson observed that 5% pullbacks are common, in good times and bad — only three years since 1990 have gone without one.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The steepest pullbacks in hiring were seen in the construction and professional and business services sectors.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Always volatile, the representation world has gotten tougher due to corporate M&A and overall pullbacks in spending on film and TV projects.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullbacks
Noun
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The spouse can make tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses, just as the deceased spouse did.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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That growing financial pressure is, in turn, causing major issues for millions of older borrowers, particularly for those who are relying heavily on Social Security, pension checks or retirement account withdrawals to cover their everyday expenses.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The new generation of luxury retreats — places like Preidlhof, Sha Wellness and Velaa Private Island — now offer infrared therapy, cryotherapy, stem cell treatments, IV vitamin drips and biometric testing alongside the traditional spa menu.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 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,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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“Pullbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullbacks. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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