pullback

noun

pull·​back ˈpu̇l-ˌbak How to pronounce pullback (audio)
Synonyms of pullbacknext
: a pulling back
especially : an orderly withdrawal of troops from a position or area

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a pullback in consumer spending the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation
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The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 Still, this kind of pullback can be normal after a strong run and might not actually signal longer-term trouble. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 25 June 2026 That agreement did include provisions for Israeli pullbacks in phases. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026 The deal envisions Lebanese army control over phased Israeli pullback zones and tighter limits on foreign funding for armed groups. — Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pullback

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pullback was in 1668

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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullback. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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