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
Many economists have watched this metric closely, as hotel and restaurant visits can offer an early warning sign of consumer spending pullbacks.
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Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The 50-day moving average, now at $166, acted as a trampoline on multiple pullbacks along the way, and price has since pulled away from it to the upside.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That agreement did include provisions for Israeli pullbacks in phases.
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Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
Ultimately, pullbacks can weaken perceptions of brand ethics and brand attitudes, which can influence behavior over time and negatively impact purchase intent.
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Alan Brown,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
But when economic growth slows or investors move into other assets, silver can experience sharp pullbacks.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
At the same time, oceans face the challenge of funding pullbacks from governments and nonprofits.
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Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
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
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The 50-day moving average, now at $166, acted as a trampoline on multiple pullbacks along the way, and price has since pulled away from it to the upside.
—
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That agreement did include provisions for Israeli pullbacks in phases.
—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
Ultimately, pullbacks can weaken perceptions of brand ethics and brand attitudes, which can influence behavior over time and negatively impact purchase intent.
—
Alan Brown,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
But when economic growth slows or investors move into other assets, silver can experience sharp pullbacks.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
At the same time, oceans face the challenge of funding pullbacks from governments and nonprofits.
—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
The Palestinian militant group has sought to link any demilitarization to Israeli troop pullbacks.
—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullbacks
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The tradeoff is that withdrawals are taxed.
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The outlet also reported unusual withdrawals from the couple’s bank accounts.
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Plus, having quaint beachside retreats just steps from cellar doors doesn’t hurt, either.
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The Zulal experience is all about taking advantage of the incredible wellness retreats, treatments and activities on offer.
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“Pullbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullbacks. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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