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
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
By the time of its launch, advertisers had largely pulled out of the broadcast, which wound up attracting about 17 million people.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
But alas, the March 2005 issue had me on the inside of a pullout cover to fulfill their legal obligation.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The 32-year-old allowed two more goals in the period before being pulled out of the game by Blues head coach Jim Montgomery for backup goalie Joel Hofer.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
By the time of its launch, advertisers had largely pulled out of the broadcast, which wound up attracting about 17 million people.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Notable stops on this stretch include the historic Mukilteo Lighthouse, scenic pullouts along Stevens Pass, and Wallace Falls State Park, with its cascading waterfalls framed by autumn foliage.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
But alas, the March 2005 issue had me on the inside of a pullout cover to fulfill their legal obligation.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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Then, at the next vehicle entrance, the city is proposing a tunnel so bike traffic can move without interacting with cars.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The peace declaration included a commitment to withdraw heavy weapons from the border, de-mining efforts, and to de-escalate tensions that erupted into the brief but deadly border conflict.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In addition, he was allegedly caught on camera by bank security withdrawing approximately $50,000 in cash from a bank on June 27, 2025.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In 2016, as the Commonwealth moved to censure the Maldives, New Delhi provided diplomatic cover by making the case for engagement over sanctions and supporting the Maldives’ preemptive withdrawal from the organization.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Joe Biden’s seemed to end in August, 2021, when he was perceived as having botched the withdrawal from Afghanistan.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Thankfully, Tia yet again rises to the occasion and smooths the fight over and helps Gizelle and Keiarna, at the very least, return to a common ground while Wendy exits stage left.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The driver, later identified as Sampson, continued to drive recklessly at high speed and exited the interstate and headed into downtown Ybor City.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As climate change causes sea ice to retreat and the melting zone to expand, these microbes are expected to add more nitrogen to the ocean.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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Although Ukraine for now is still maintaining a defense, the fall of Pokrovsk would be one of the most serious defeats Ukraine has suffered since March, when its troops were forced to retreat from Russia's Kursk region.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Nine people remain missing after a UPS plane departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday crashed in a ball of flames, killing at least 12 people.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since the father wanted to depart the country with his son, ICE attempted to work with IPS to get his son out of school before his flight.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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All good, there’s a showdown between the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings to fall back on.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Sophomore Jordan Seaton is Penei Sewell in the making, a quick-twitch blocker who can fire or fall back, with the feet and leverage to pull and plow guys in space.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Their noise got loudest at night when the city became quiet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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And Natalie is still justifiably concerned about her dad, calling him up during his night from hell and getting no information from him.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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