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Definitions

fall back on

VERB
draw on
Synonyms
WEAK
effect employ exploit extract have recourse to make use of rely on require take from
VERB
resort
Synonyms
STRONG
address affect apply devote direct employ exercise frequent go haunt recur repair run try turn use utilize visit
WEAK
avail oneself of benefit by bring into play go to head for look to make use of put to use recur to refer to take up turn to
Antonyms
STRONG
abstain break halt ignore misuse shun stay stop
WEAK
avoid dodge

Example Sentences

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And Meta, unlike its big-tech peers, has little to fall back on if that ad business reaches its limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Norris never had that to fall back on.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

"Obviously here I've had great success over the last few years. I can fall back on that tomorrow in any scenario starting out."

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

In the end, these efforts still fall back on timing and luck, zoo officials say.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

I don’t have a self-defining talent like Bekah or even something I stuck with long enough to fall back on.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy