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
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The Operation Noting But Bet indictment mentions both games Porter pulled out of, alleging that one of Porter's conspirators gave the information to defendants named in the indictment to place bets.
—Dan Gallo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Some have extra features like pullout drawers or larger reservoirs that need to fit the depth of your countertop.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Hailey, meanwhile, pulled out all the stops with three custom bridal gowns.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The Operation Noting But Bet indictment mentions both games Porter pulled out of, alleging that one of Porter's conspirators gave the information to defendants named in the indictment to place bets.
—Dan Gallo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
But alas, the March 2005 issue had me on the inside of a pullout cover to fulfill their legal obligation.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Some have extra features like pullout drawers or larger reservoirs that need to fit the depth of your countertop.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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The buttery-soft fabric is lightweight and stretchy enough to move with you while still retaining its shape over time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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On top of that responsibility and stress, he was frustrated with the Blazers’ losing and his role moving forward.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After occupying Sinai, Britain and France succumbed to international pressure and withdrew their forces from Egypt in November.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics withdrew its guidance that said potential allergens should be avoided for high-risk babies, but didn’t have enough data to recommend introducing them early.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Soon after being sworn into office, his new secretary of defense, Peter Hegseth, warned NATO to prepare for American troop withdrawals from Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Adams, who suspended his re-election campaign in September, remains on the ballot as an Independent due to his late withdrawal.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Madsen exited the game midway through the first quarter with an injury, and Boise State lost 30-7, its offense reaching new levels of futility — and hearing a lot of boos from a restless crowd.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Nov. 2025
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Photographs showed someone walking alongside Bill and Hillary Clinton, carrying the device as the couple exited the airport.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the example below from their 2-1 win over Girona, Barcelona man-mark the opposition midfielders but Fermin Lopez’s passive positioning allows a pass into retreating centre-forward Portu.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Teddy demands that Michelle take him and Don to her Andromedan leader in the hope of forcing the invaders to retreat.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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King co-anchored the morning news show with Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil from May 2019 until Mason departed in August 2021.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The shadowing stopped once both had departed the PMZ eastward.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When fired for real in the film, the first intercepting missile malfunctions and falls back to earth.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Chronic insomnia, experienced by 10% of the global population, is defined by taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep or fall back to sleep up to three times weekly for more than three months.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Helm rises too, goes as high as possible, gets a little giddy (there are upper limits to Helm’s domain).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Hamlin, then went to pit for four new tires while Hendrick Motorsports’ Larson only got two which placed him in fifth position ahead of Hamlin, who was in 10th.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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