pullout

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noun

pull·​out ˈpu̇l-ˌau̇t How to pronounce pullout (audio)
Synonyms of pulloutnext
1
: the act or an instance of pulling out: such as
a
: the action in which an airplane goes from a dive to horizontal flight
b
2
: something that can be pulled out

pull out

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verb

pulled out; pulling out; pulls out

Examples of pullout in a Sentence

Noun A pullout of troops from the region has begun. the civil unrest has led the company to initiate a pullout of its operations in the region Verb the party's been fun, but it's time to pull out the aid workers have been advised to pull out of those regions to which the conflict has spread
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Noun
Families will also appreciate the larger room layouts and pullout couch options in select suites, which make traveling with kids a little less chaotic and a lot more comfortable. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 Some Israelis strongly supported the pullout, saying Israel needed to extract itself from a quagmire. Greg Myre, NPR, 10 June 2026
Verb
Three years ago, Balogun came to Orlando with England and the US pulled out an all-out offensive to convince him to play for their side. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026 Anthony then reached into a bag and pulled out a knife. Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pullout

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pullout was in 1825

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“Pullout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullout. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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