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
Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 28 May 2025
A week earlier, the U.N. pulled out 30% of its international staff in Gaza due to the risk of attack and/or death.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 May 2025
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Two low-key drawers add pullout storage for anyone who wants to stuff away their junk mail, while the natural wood grain and classic profile make this piece a natural fit for folks with a traditional-with-a-twist style.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
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Verb
During the argument, Robertson called Mackey several slurs before the employee reached into the right side of the front of his waistband and pulled out a small handgun, the witness told detectives, per the court document.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 28 May 2025
A week earlier, the U.N. pulled out 30% of its international staff in Gaza due to the risk of attack and/or death.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 May 2025
Noun
All but one can accommodate up to two people, while Suite 1 has a queen sofa pullout and can sleep four guests.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Two low-key drawers add pullout storage for anyone who wants to stuff away their junk mail, while the natural wood grain and classic profile make this piece a natural fit for folks with a traditional-with-a-twist style.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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The couple had been planning to move back to Montreal before the October 2024 incident.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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And imagine also having to move all of that gear internationally?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Verb
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President Trump plans to withdraw his nomination of Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and close associate of Elon Musk’s, who was on track to be the next NASA administrator.—
Jonathan Swan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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After launching a proxy fight for two board seats, this campaign came to a head when Engine withdrew their director nominations on May 8.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The sculpture’s location itself is one of total urban deletion and communicative displacement as much as the sculptural structure is one of perceptual withdrawal and refusal of even a minimum of gratifying tactility.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Israeli media reported that Hamas added new demands to the proposal from U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, including a permanent ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and unrestricted humanitarian aid flow into the strip.—
Michael Dorgan , Yonat Friling , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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That’s what happened in 2008, the last time the BOJ tried to exit its deflation-era policy framework.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The topic of Ventura surfaced in those discussions, during which Clark disclosed her earlier comments urging Ventura to exit the relationship.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The soldiers fired warning shots and then opened fire when the suspects would not retreat, according to the IDF.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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Also, market reaction to further tariff moves may cause Trump to retreat to the point that the effect of any tariff actions is fairly nominal.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The 26-year-old England full-back will depart Anfield after nine years with the first team that brought 352 appearances, 23 goals, 86 assists and eight domestic, European and world trophies.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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After the ceremony ended, Trump quickly departed to play a round of golf.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
Verb
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But in the fifth set, when everything was on the line, Paul mixed in just enough slices and sharp angles, while Khachanov fell back to his flat, grunting power, which has its limits in these parts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The spacecraft fell back to Earth in an uncontrolled tumble over the Indian Ocean.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Clients would get the remains of not only their loved one, but also the remains of other bodies.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
2 June 2025
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Left-hander Pierce Coppola got the start and, after a dominant return against Alabama to the tune of 10 strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings, just couldn’t find the zone.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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