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
Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Bungie is now pulling out all stops to attract new players, including the launch of an upcoming dedicated PvE mode.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 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.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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Verb
But when the cops show up, Benedetto pulls out his gun and takes a hostage in the back room.
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Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Bungie is now pulling out all stops to attract new players, including the launch of an upcoming dedicated PvE mode.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 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.
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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.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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Ballot measure proponents had a Thursday evening deadline to withdraw their proposals.
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Patients might be women in their 30s with an autoimmune disease like lupus or people of any age exposed to such toxins as methamphetamines or, in the past, the fen-phen appetite suppressant drug of the 1990s, later withdrawn after being linked to heart disease.
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The two countries will agree to future pilot zones for Israel’s eventual withdrawal, the agreement says.
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The tradeoff is that withdrawals are taxed.
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Multiple male suspects exited a white truck, Chicago police said, citing preliminary information.
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Japan gave Brazil a scare, taking the lead in the round of 32 match between the teams before conceding a last-gasp goal to exit the tournament.
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With a spacious design, durable construction, and charming look, it’s bound to be your go-to retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxing.
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Ultimately, this is not a signal that leaders should retreat from cloud strategies.
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Around the time a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple departed from their North Georgia wedding venue, the skies were potentially rainy and foggy with a 200-foot cloud ceiling, federal officials said in a preliminary safety report about the deadly crash.
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Developed by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the colossal structure departed its assembly site in Zhuhai on Sunday, June 28.
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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.
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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.
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The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
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The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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