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

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Precious metals fell back in reaction to higher tensions in the lead-up to peace talks to potentially end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The price of digital assets fell back in line with futures markets.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The bard and Taran tried to aid him, but at last Ellidyr fell back, exhausted and gasping with the pain of his efforts.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander