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
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Park on East Fifth or East Seventh streets, at the pullouts near the Trail Street intersection, and treat your walk or ride as an out-and-back excursion.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 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
The remaining land was developed as Century City, a corporate, retail and residential section of L.A.
The Los Angeles Times reported late Tuesday on the Disney pullout.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Park on East Fifth or East Seventh streets, at the pullouts near the Trail Street intersection, and treat your walk or ride as an out-and-back excursion.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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If the execution moves forward this time, Smith will be the first inmate executed in Tennessee since 2020 and the 19th in the U.S. this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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This can block food and stool moving through the intestine, causing constipation.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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Macron made the remarks as the U.S. is considering withdrawing troops from Europe to shift them to the Indo-Pacific.—
DAVID RISING,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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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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Destructive conflict styles like withdrawal were found to be particularly damaging, while positive problem-solving and closeness acted as important mediators between mindfulness and relationship health.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
19 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
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Escape Manhattan's relentless energy by retreating to a luxe hotel in Brooklyn.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The project represents the state’s largest effort to date to address the environmental problems plaguing the Salton Sea, which has been steadily retreating and leaving growing stretches of dusty lake bottom exposed to the desert winds.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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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
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The stock has since fallen back to earth, but even at the current trading price of just under $5, Don Jr.’s 200,000 shares are worth around $1 million.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But the rate quickly fell back below that level on Thursday — helping the S & P 500 post a four-day winning streak.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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That, plus more demanding processors, higher burst rates, and video modes, means mirrorless cameras get less battery life than DSLRs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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