pull away

verb

pulled away; pulling away; pulls away
Synonyms of pull awaynext

intransitive verb

1
: to draw oneself back or away : withdraw
2
: to move off or ahead

Examples of pull away in a Sentence

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The Bucs had a 3-1 lead at the end of the first and pulled away for an 8-2 advantage at halftime. Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026 Aledo led 4-0 after 2 innings then put up 7 more in the third to pull away from Monterey (31-7-1). Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026 Maslano said one early goal was to pull away from an older aesthetic. David Caraccio may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026 Emerson Joy netted four goals and dished out four assists, as Swampscott pulled away for a 15-6 victory over Peabody in the Northeastern Conference. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull away

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pull away was circa 1934

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“Pull away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20away. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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