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
Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The two reportedly got into an argument before the suspect pulled out a gun and shot the cookie store owner, sources told WFAA.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
Brian Bennett, Time, 19 June 2025
The crash was reported around 9:55 p.m. The Santa Cruz man had reportedly been stopped in his Honda Element SUV on the east side of the highway at Sugarloaf Road, where there is a large paved pullout.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
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Verb
In December, McMullen's quest to take over Albertsons was blocked by two court orders and Albertsons pulled out of the deal.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The two reportedly got into an argument before the suspect pulled out a gun and shot the cookie store owner, sources told WFAA.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
Noun
It’s been four years since the disastrous U.S. pullout from Afghanistan.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 19 June 2025
The crash was reported around 9:55 p.m. The Santa Cruz man had reportedly been stopped in his Honda Element SUV on the east side of the highway at Sugarloaf Road, where there is a large paved pullout.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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That he was moved by Gi-hun and now wants to give her closure and the money her father fairly won?—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Of course, the former two had retired whereas the latter had only temporarily withdrawn.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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The traffic receded as Chicago withdrew into the distance behind me on Interstate 90.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Hamas has been seeking guarantees that the initial truce would lead to a total end to the war and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 July 2025
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After his withdrawal in Connecticut, Hovland headed home to Norway for a break and to play in his best friend Kevin Wright's tournament, the Wright Invitational at Kragerø Golf & Resort, on June 28.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Verb
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These hiking physical human augmentation wearables are exiting the Trough of Disillusionment, led by three factors that work in their favor: low price, influencer content, and public demonstrations.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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People must exit the terminal by 10 p.m., unless meeting a late-arriving plane.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Groups of demonstrators retreated to nearby streets, only to cut back and regroup near the Stonewall Inn and Christopher Park.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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Many analysts believe Iran will retreat, reassemble its nuclear scientists and rebuild its program.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Over time, many of the drivers of their upside, from George Springer to Carlos Correa to Gerrit Cole to Justin Verlander to Tucker and Bregman, departed.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The criminal complaint alleges that she was captured on surveillance footage carrying a black backpack entering the locker room area, appearing to take a photo of the vicinity, and departing without the backpack.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
Verb
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With a 3-over 73 on his 29th birthday, the triple-bogey on No. 1 being his first since the 2024 BMW Championship, Scheffler fell back to the cluster at 7-under.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2025
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Ever since that buzzy vodka cocktail fell back into favor in 2021—and flew onto cocktail menus around the world—java is popping up all over menus in classic and unexpected ways.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
Verb
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So much for my hope that Jess would get a promotion!—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 July 2025
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Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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