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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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Norris never had that to fall back on.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Honda has popular gas-powered models such as the Pilot and the CR-V to fall back on if their ambitions with Sony fall through.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

I knew that some had trust funds to fall back on, or that they were driving cars paid for by their parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

"I've got an understanding that quite a few guys in the dressing room won't have that to fall back on," said Stokes.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Everyone attending the University had a safety net to fall back on.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss