pull away

verb

pulled away; pulling away; pulls away

intransitive verb

1

: to draw oneself back or away : withdraw

2

: to move off or ahead

Examples of pull away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Companies look to the future As climate risks grow alongside political headwinds, companies are facing both pushes toward and pulls away from protecting the planet from catastrophic effects. —Lily Hsueh, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025

Jamal Murray added 23 points for the Nuggets (8-2), who pulled away in the fourth quarter to break open a close game. —Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025

Power forward Moussa Diabaté grabbed a team-best 13 rebounds and guard Tre Mann,, who finished with 13 points, nailed a 3-pointer from roughly 37 feet away during the final minute of the first half as the Hornets pulled away . —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025

Runners are a safe bet to stick with the sport, while those adopting the aesthetic and comfort of the shoes could easily be pulled away to something else. —Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pull away

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway