as in reaction
a strong public response against something
There was swift backlash to the senator's controversial comments.
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Recent Examples of backlash
In the face of so much recent backlash against new arrivals, various groups around the country have made a point of championing the contributions of immigrants as a part of their 250th anniversary festivities.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
With the tension in the villa growing and reaching a boiling point following Casa Amor, Miller and Pessoa faced backlash over their takes on the latest Aftersun episode, which streamed on Saturday, June 26.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
Beyond objections over Bible readings, the mandate drew backlash from teachers who criticized losing the ability to decide what their students will read, although they are still allowed to assign additional books during the school year.
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Jamie Stengle,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
One approach is a recipe for building, the other for backlash.
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Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
With the tension in the villa growing and reaching a boiling point following Casa Amor, Miller and Pessoa faced backlash over their takes on the latest Aftersun episode, which streamed on Saturday, June 26.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
Beyond objections over Bible readings, the mandate drew backlash from teachers who criticized losing the ability to decide what their students will read, although they are still allowed to assign additional books during the school year.
—
Jamie Stengle,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
One approach is a recipe for building, the other for backlash.
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Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backlash
reaction
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Officials in New Jersey sparked mixed reactions after voting to pave the way for the redevelopment of a former iconic amusement park.
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This unwanted movement, known as the polysulfide shuttle effect, causes active material loss, side reactions, self-discharge, and rapid capacity degradation.
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