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fell back

VERB

retreat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

recede withdraw

WEAK

back draw back give back recoil retire retrocede retrograde surrender yield

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance

WEAK

forge forward progress

Example Sentences

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The stock broke out from its monthslong trading range of $165-$195 amid wider enthusiasm about the semiconductor sector last week but subsequently fell back.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Employment fell back into negative territory in April after reaching a one-year peak in the month prior.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Meanwhile, oil prices fell back below $100 per barrel on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In the next message, the chatbot fell back into character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Despite what Molly had told him, Boaz had half expected to hit brick when he fell back through the screen.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny