1. plural of pushback; instances of resistance, opposition, or negative reaction to something
Usage: commonly used in business, politics, and social contexts
2. plural of pushback; the act of pushing something back or away
Usage: literal, physical sense

Examples

• The company faced significant pushbacks from customers over the price increase.
• Environmental groups launched pushbacks against the new pipeline project.
• Despite the pushbacks, the manager decided to move forward with the plan.
• The proposal received pushbacks from multiple departments.
• Social media users organized pushbacks to the controversial policy.
• He encountered pushbacks when he tried to change the team's strategy.