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
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Utah Senator Mike Lee was scheduled to attend, but pulled out due to the government shutdown.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Ice Spice unveiled her molten chrome Princess car in April, while Westman cast his in bubblegum pink with a pullout picnic table in an installation in London in May.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Verb
Minutes later, Haikal was pulled out alive.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Utah Senator Mike Lee was scheduled to attend, but pulled out due to the government shutdown.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
The hydraulic anti-roll can get slightly upset on bumpy roads, however, as a friend chasing me on a liter bike noted on a Malibu pullout.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Ice Spice unveiled her molten chrome Princess car in April, while Westman cast his in bubblegum pink with a pullout picnic table in an installation in London in May.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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In a positive sign, Nunoo was moving his hands and fingers, according to Sutton.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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That includes other immigrants who continue to buy homes to move into or to invest in, even some without legal immigration status.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ryan Yates, who had been a destructive figure in midfield, was subsequently withdrawn amid three attacking changes, which saw Callum Hudson-Odoi, Omari Hutchinson and Igor Jesus introduced, giving Forest more threat, but also allowing Newcastle more openings.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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After President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection campaign yesterday, the endorsements have been rolling in for Vice President Kamala Harris to be selected as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The portions of the plan that include Israeli withdrawal, the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, and the provision of mass humanitarian aid to Gaza are similar to past agreements, including the last one that collapsed after Israel violated its terms in March 2025.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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Another came with the withdrawal of Tino Livramento, the England defender, who left the field on a stretcher, obviously distressed, with what looked like a bad knee injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Policy Forum’s analysis found that educators in Wisconsin’s small districts were more likely to exit their jobs, as well as those working in urban districts and districts with mostly low-income students or students of color.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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All across the locker room, guys were eager to flush Seattle’s 38-35 loss to the Bucs and exit the venue.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unwind by one of two pools, retreat to a private cabana, or stroll along the expansive stretch of pristine beachfront.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Together, these moves position China as a responsible power at the very moment others are retreating.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For example, a three-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Glory, departing on June 5, 2026, during summer vacation, currently starts at $554 per person based on double occupancy, according to Carnival's website.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Flight 5047 had just arrived from Charlotte, North Carolina, when the wing of flight 5155, preparing to depart for Roanoke, Virginia, hit the nose of their aircraft.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The chances of falling back down to those depths is 23 percent.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Everything can fall back into Vought’s perfect scheme and nobody gets hurt, nobody gets killed, nobody gets sent back to Elmira.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The goal is to get a congress of 15, with at least eight members coming from Cincinnati's homeless shelters and seven representing people who live outdoors or in temporary housing.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jonathan Taylor got the three touchdowns but was hardly explosive on a down-to-down basis.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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