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
Anna Commander
sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The climax, involving the Mother of All Dragons — no, not that one — still pulls out all the stops.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 June 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
With primaries in the rearview mirror, New Jersey's gubernatorial race kicks into high gear, with Sherrill pulling out all the stops to keep the governor's seat in Democrats' hands and Ciattarelli leveraging Trump's backing to flip it red.
—Anna Commander
sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The climax, involving the Mother of All Dragons — no, not that one — still pulls out all the stops.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 June 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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And imagine also having to move all of that gear internationally?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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From roaring rockers to thoughtful ballads, Coldplay's range keeps the show moving The show started in daylight after a hot, sunshiny day in Northern California.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Related article The world’s second-largest gold storage suddenly has very long lines to withdraw bars As bonds have been volatile and the dollar has weakened amid tariff turmoil, weird investments like silver and platinum have emerged as a way to hedge against the tremendous uncertainty.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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Hardwick began to withdraw from his close circle of friends.—
Martin Padgett
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 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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No one knows exactly how much is left, but the study, published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, shows an alarming rate of withdrawal of a vital water source for a region that could also see its supply of Colorado River water shrink.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Verb
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This demographic shift is creating a double whammy for employers: Not only are fewer people seeking new opportunities, but a significant portion of the experienced workforce will soon exit the market.—
Duane Tursi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dallas phone company had taken a blood-bath in its four-year foray into entertainment and was eager to exit.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 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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This blunt attribution departs from the more generalized threat descriptions of previous administrations.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The King was also spotted with what appeared to be a friendship bracelet in July 2024, when he was seen wearing a red and yellow string bracelet on his wrist after departing the State Opening of Parliament with Queen Camilla.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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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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