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 Specifically, the shares are testing the $300 region, which has contained pullbacks since May, as well as the 320-day moving average -- a trendline that hasn’t failed MDB in the past decade. — Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 However, recent pullbacks across that cohort have highlighted how quickly momentum can reverse. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 21 July 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 But when economic growth slows or investors move into other assets, silver can experience sharp pullbacks. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullbacks
  1. withdrawals
  2. retreats
Noun
  • Instead of drawing exclusively from one account, retirees may benefit from coordinating withdrawals among taxable, tax-deferred, and Roth accounts.
    — David Kudla, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • And if the latter occurs, X can freeze withdrawals for up to 180 days, one X policy said.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Definition of withdrawals
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  • The issue is not a shortage of strategic plans, planning sessions or executive retreats.
    — Allison Mais, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Companies are increasingly planning out-of-the-box retreats akin to kid’s birthday parties.
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of retreats

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“Pullbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullbacks. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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