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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

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

Serhiy says he "felt a shake, as if some kind of wave passed", wondered if it was a mild earthquake, and fell back to sleep.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“You woke up once, but you fell back asleep. Dr. Han said the painkillers would knock you out, so I guess they did the job.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed