backlash
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
A backlash led to it being watered down in December - to a raised threshold of £2.5m.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The AI backlash that began as a turn against data centers by people across the political spectrum shifted in the last few days to Terminator-level fears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
As backlash swells against artificial-intelligence companies, the CEO of OpenAI says he won’t be testing the public markets this year.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
The hat-topped cars are now a fixture in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and even sparked a beeping backlash in Santa Monica.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
The backlash that really bothered Ellsberg came from his former co-workers.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
Several celebrities or influencers who have ventured into the crypto market have faced similar backlashes.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2024
There have been counterforces and backlashes and overcorrections, and then forward motion again—usually when the public is convinced that a change is only fair.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2024
By starting the exercise while most students were away on winter break, university leaders minimized the raucous backlashes that have bedeviled previous attempts by campus officials to take control of the park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2024
Yet Redmond has avoided legal fights over light-rail and backlashes to growth that have vexed nearby towns.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 10, 2023
Change has been so big and breakneck since “The Boys in the Band” that you can hardly tell the backlashes from the front ones.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2022
Vocabulary lists containing backlash
This Week in Words: January 20 - 26, 2018
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Just Mercy
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
A New Understanding of ISIS After the Paris Attacks
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
