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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of pull stakes

  • as in move
  • as in move
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pull stakes

phrase

variants or pull up stakes
Definition of pull stakesnext
as in move
to leave a place often for another Once the job was done it was time to pull stakes.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • move
  • depart
  • go
  • pull out
  • take a walk
  • push on
  • peel off
  • get off
  • walk out
  • cut out
  • get
  • step (along)
  • run along
  • quit
  • exit
  • start
  • pike (out or off)
  • go off
  • take off
  • bail out
  • dig out
  • evacuate
  • shove (off)
  • hit the road
  • push off
  • buzz (off)
  • bail
  • sally (forth)
  • part
  • bugger off link icon
  • pack (up or off)
  • clear off link icon
  • clear out
  • bug out
  • bug off
  • beat it
  • take a powder
  • take a hike
  • set out
  • book link icon
  • strike out
  • retire
  • withdraw
  • get out
  • run away
  • fly
  • flee
  • escape
  • begone
  • step out
  • abandon
  • scarper link icon
  • light out
  • vamoose
  • go out
  • skip
  • remove
  • scram
  • desert
  • retreat
  • scat
  • forsake
  • vacate
  • emigrate
  • decamp
  • abscond
  • adjourn
  • mizzle link icon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • come
  • arrive
  • remain
  • stay
  • turn up
  • approach
  • show up
  • settle
  • near
  • lodge
  • close
  • land
  • reach
  • dwell
  • hit
  • abide
  • tarry

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pulls stakes
pull stakes
pulls the wool over one's eyes
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“Pull stakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20stakes. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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