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
The steepest pullbacks in hiring were seen in the construction and professional and business services sectors.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The historical trend still shows that pullbacks typically lead to better long-term returns over 30-, 60-, and 90-day periods.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Always volatile, the representation world has gotten tougher due to corporate M&A and overall pullbacks in spending on film and TV projects.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Discretionary categories such as restaurants, entertainment, travel, and apparel are seeing broad pullbacks as consumers look for quick ways to cut spending.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
While short-term pullbacks are always possible, gold's role as a store of value hasn't faded.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Regardless of which bidder prevails, consolidation in the industry is a major fear, particularly after waves of job cuts due to the pandemic and pullbacks in production spending amid streaming losses.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The historical trend still shows that pullbacks typically lead to better long-term returns over 30-, 60-, and 90-day periods.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Always volatile, the representation world has gotten tougher due to corporate M&A and overall pullbacks in spending on film and TV projects.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Discretionary categories such as restaurants, entertainment, travel, and apparel are seeing broad pullbacks as consumers look for quick ways to cut spending.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
While short-term pullbacks are always possible, gold's role as a store of value hasn't faded.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Regardless of which bidder prevails, consolidation in the industry is a major fear, particularly after waves of job cuts due to the pandemic and pullbacks in production spending amid streaming losses.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullbacks
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Generally speaking, this matters for Social Security optimization because Roth IRA distributions, unlike traditional IRA withdrawals, are not included in provisional income calculations.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Traditional IRAs force withdrawals starting at age 73, which means less control over your tax bill in retirement.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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But unlike at some jungle retreats, which demand a certain ability to rough it, even the most spider-averse will feel at home here—kids in particular.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of people who have participated in retreats in the US and abroad responded to a CNN callout about psilocybin retreats.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Pullbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullbacks. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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