1
as in to move
to leave a place often for another
the party's been fun, but it's time to pull out
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2
as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
the aid workers have been advised to pull out of those regions to which the conflict has spread
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as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the civil unrest has led the company to initiate a pullout of its operations in the region
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Recent Examples of pull out
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
However, after the feline was pulled out, the curious kitten quickly got stuck in the engine of another nearby vehicle.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
The main reason for the pullout was the accession of Andrej Babis to the Czech Republic’s premiership in December 2025.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
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Verb
In 2014, Lowes Foods began pulling out of Charlotte, swapping stores with Harris Teeter and closing underperforming stores as part of a reinvestment strategy.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
However, after the feline was pulled out, the curious kitten quickly got stuck in the engine of another nearby vehicle.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Noun
Near milepost 399 on the parkway, about 10 miles south of Asheville, Lynch told the driver to head onto a dirt pullout, according to a news release by Ferguson’s office.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
The main reason for the pullout was the accession of Andrej Babis to the Czech Republic’s premiership in December 2025.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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The pair moved to the parking lot, where several others became involved.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The ceasefire in the MOU extends to a halt in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, requiring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon under a final deal that Trump hopes to reach within 60 days.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Garcia said some students have disengaged from campus life or withdrawn from classes altogether.—
Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Reynoso said suspicious bank activity and withdrawals were made to their accounts.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Any changes result in the early withdrawal penalty applied retroactively to the very first payment.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Verb
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After driving on the 5 Freeway for nearly an hour, the suspect exited the freeway onto Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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This means that the tankers and cargo ships trapped in the Persian Gulf since March be able to exit, although shipping giants predict that the ships won’t actually pass through the Strait for some time.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The officer retreated and fired several shots, killing the dog and injuring its owner, who was trying to secure the animal, police said.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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But retreating indoors can come at a cost.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The students are scheduled to depart next Wednesday.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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After Witt departed, the Royals continued to pile on runs against the Cardinals’ pitching staff.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Stock surged in SpaceX's first two full days as a public company, with the market cap surpassing Amazon and — briefly — Microsoft on Tuesday, before falling back below both.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Those who cannot twerk usually fall back on sticking their tongues down each other’s throats, because this is Love Island, after all.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Unlike the movies, where directors get the glory, TV directors sit lower in the hierarchy, below creators, producers and actors.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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After Diop broke up a pass into the box to Adams, McGinn got his foot on a cross to the right of Morocco’s net.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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