Synonyms of pullbacks

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdrawals
• retreats
• retirements
• pullouts
• recessions
• routs
• revulsions
• recoils
• disengagements
• flinches
• disentanglements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advances
• advancements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pullbacks

Organizations serving Black, Latino, rural and young voters say donor pullbacks and fear of political retribution are forcing cutbacks in registration, outreach and voter protection. — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

But the index has stayed within 2% of the peak, the pullbacks so far halting a handful of points above what had been the top of the former multi-month range. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Institutional investors still seem to see growth opportunities, even if some sovereign wealth funds show signs of potential pullbacks. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Cyclosporiasis, and the attendant time burden for parents that comes with it, can be directly linked to recent pullbacks in the food safety system that has kept us safe for decades. — Corinne Low, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

New highs frequently produce pullbacks, profit-taking and scary headlines. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026