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:
Despite political backlash and past weather delays, the massive wildlife bridge over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills is racing toward a Dec. 2 opening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
A backlash is growing worldwide against their environmental impact, and there are also concerns over noise, pollution, their appearance and how many jobs the facilities actually create.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
A backlash is growing against continuation vehicles, which can benefit fund managers over their investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
If you take something away from people, they are going to feel it more acutely than promising them something, and the theft produces a backlash.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
She wouldn’t even acknowledge that although she’d started this crusade, I was the one receiving the backlash.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
![]()
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
Some South Korean celebrities like singers Harisu and Ha:tfelt have been speaking out on touchy subjects such as the anti-discrimination law and feminism, despite backlashes.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2022
One way to think about those backlashes is as an emotional response to loss of status.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 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!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word