pushback
noun
push·back
ˈpu̇sh-ˌbak 
1
: the action of forcing an object backward
2
: resistance or opposition in response to a policy or regulation especially by those affected
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That particular section, which sets new standards around warehouse operations and gives employees more information about company quotas and biometric surveillance, has drawn pushback from CBIA.
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Another factor is pushback from Russian elites, who are banned from living abroad and have lost the protection of Western laws that preserved their wealth.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The fight to keep Quincy Street's character has been going on for a few years, with the pushback ramping up as the 2027 construction date nears.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 16 May 2026
From when sound was first introduced, there was incredible pushback from all the people playing usable instruments.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 May 2026
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Another factor is pushback from Russian elites, who are banned from living abroad and have lost the protection of Western laws that preserved their wealth.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The fight to keep Quincy Street's character has been going on for a few years, with the pushback ramping up as the 2027 construction date nears.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 16 May 2026
From when sound was first introduced, there was incredible pushback from all the people playing usable instruments.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pushback
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“Pushback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pushback. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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