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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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But they fell back, settling just a touch higher, following reports of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

However, the market dominance of stablecoins fell back for the month, down to 12.1% of the total cryptocurrency market from 13% in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Norris led a McLaren one-two ahead of Oscar Piastri, who fell back from Norris as the race developed and was forced to hold off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in the closing laps.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

I fell back, breaking to the side, my leg sliding into the wheel.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye