1
as in exited
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 withdrew
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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Recent Examples of pulled out
Diane pulled out a sheet from a stack of papers, and it was all crumpled up with the lyrics to the song.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Others pulled out the cameras to make comical content regarding the looming doomsday.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers pulled out more fourth-quarter heroics and used Eddy Piñeiro’s 35-yard field goal as time expired to claim a 16-15 triumph over the Arizona Cardinals.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
In the wake of restructuring, people may feel like the rug has been pulled out from under them.
—Christopher Kaufman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
His teammate with both the French national team and Washington, Alex Sarr, pulled out of EuroBasket due to a calf injury.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Jungwirth pulled out a gun, jumped over the counter and pointed the gun at the 38-year-old clerk.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Tanjiro Kamado and the other slayers are plummeting down endless stories after the ground was quite literally pulled out from under them in a cliffhanger at the end of season four.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The neighbor pulled out two guns to protect them, Ethan said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Others pulled out the cameras to make comical content regarding the looming doomsday.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers pulled out more fourth-quarter heroics and used Eddy Piñeiro’s 35-yard field goal as time expired to claim a 16-15 triumph over the Arizona Cardinals.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
In the wake of restructuring, people may feel like the rug has been pulled out from under them.
—Christopher Kaufman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
His teammate with both the French national team and Washington, Alex Sarr, pulled out of EuroBasket due to a calf injury.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Jungwirth pulled out a gun, jumped over the counter and pointed the gun at the 38-year-old clerk.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Tanjiro Kamado and the other slayers are plummeting down endless stories after the ground was quite literally pulled out from under them in a cliffhanger at the end of season four.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The neighbor pulled out two guns to protect them, Ethan said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled out
Verb
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But even more disappointing than Prescott's performance was the fact that star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb exited in the first quarter after suffering an apparent ankle injury.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the second half, Diggs exited briefly after suffering a shoulder injury while making a tackle.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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However, as part of that deal, Yellow would pay 100 percent if the company withdrew from the plans.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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The zoo withdrew blood plasma from Ruth, who was part of a zoo donor program.—
Don Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Scheffler and partner Russell Henley moved along to what would end as a 3&2 defeat, while MacIntyre blew kisses at the crowd.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Tropical Storm Imelda moved over the Bahamas on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and tropical-storm-force winds to the region as watches and warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Hurricane Center (NHC) remained in effect for parts of the Bahamas and the east coast of Florida.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the clip, the puppy dashed toward his new little friend; at first the Chihuahua retreated, stuck his tongue out and paw up, and then bounded toward him.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Instead of developing arguments or persuading people, both sides have retreated to their silos and erected their own media echo chambers.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ramy Youssef and Josh Rabinowitz, who were credited as co-creators and executive producers when Netflix picked up the series in May 2024, have since departed over creative differences.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Having left Netflix in August after nearly 14 years at the streamer, Friedlander serves as the successor to Vernon Sanders, who departed as the TV boss earlier in September.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Martinez retired from coaching at Oakmont last year and is in his final year as a physical education teacher.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Stengel, who had no children, retired to and died in California and made his name in New York and around the nation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The refinement of his technique and the discipline of his eyes got better as the game went along.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Then, as those kids grew up and, inevitably, got sentimental about their childhood, the diner adopted a standard set of surface-level signifiers and effectively turned itself into a nostalgia factory.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The heated confrontation as caught on video, which went viral on social media.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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While hundreds of people who were arrested went free without charge during that turbulent year, prosecutors are now pointing to those past protests in a warning to people who hope to send a message about ICE.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Pulled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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