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
But investors who bought into the pullbacks have thus far been rewarded.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Even reliable companies may encounter substantial pullbacks when the market turns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The stock market drifted through mixed trading Friday, as a zigzag week punctuated by loud threats and pullbacks finished with a quiet and tentative close.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The group said the funding pullbacks appeared to focus on grants classified as Programs of Regional and National Significance.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Even reliable companies may encounter substantial pullbacks when the market turns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The stock market drifted through mixed trading Friday, as a zigzag week punctuated by loud threats and pullbacks finished with a quiet and tentative close.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The group said the funding pullbacks appeared to focus on grants classified as Programs of Regional and National Significance.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullbacks
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Uhlaender, a five-time Olympian, was hoping to qualify for her sixth Winter Games, but lost the chance before competition even began in Lake Placid due to Canada's withdrawals.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Protection From Accidental Spending CDs create intentional friction on your money since they are not built for frequent transfers or casual withdrawals.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Wellness travel now accounts for nearly 8 percent of global trips and is a $900 billion industry, with demand rising for retreats that prioritize rest and renewal.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Though archaeologists haven’t confirmed any of the theories, some have postulated a symbolic function, a site of initiation rituals, or spiritual retreats.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Pullbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullbacks. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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