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
Lamarr said Wilks then pulled out a firearm and struck the off-duty officer with it, an act also captured on camera.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
In do-or-die Game 5, Milwaukee pulled out the victory at home.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The country’s listings market has had a busy few years, driven by a boom in domestic capital that has made up for foreign investors who pulled out in favor of China.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, he was announced as a performer at the annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, but pulled out before the concert took place in June.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Her home was a place where the dining table seemed to stretch forever, with card tables pulled out and set up to accommodate everyone.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The Sonata pulled out in front of the Palisade, then the Palisade hit the Sonata in the intersection, the investigation found.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
In the years since, Audrey had repeatedly pulled out her feathers, a behavior common among distressed or grieving birds.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Gaumont is also working on a Spanish-language adaptation of Gaumont Germany’s Die Wespe, which ran to three seasons on Sky Deutschland before the pay-TV giant pulled out of original commissioning.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
In do-or-die Game 5, Milwaukee pulled out the victory at home.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The country’s listings market has had a busy few years, driven by a boom in domestic capital that has made up for foreign investors who pulled out in favor of China.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, he was announced as a performer at the annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, but pulled out before the concert took place in June.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Her home was a place where the dining table seemed to stretch forever, with card tables pulled out and set up to accommodate everyone.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The Sonata pulled out in front of the Palisade, then the Palisade hit the Sonata in the intersection, the investigation found.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
In the years since, Audrey had repeatedly pulled out her feathers, a behavior common among distressed or grieving birds.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Gaumont is also working on a Spanish-language adaptation of Gaumont Germany’s Die Wespe, which ran to three seasons on Sky Deutschland before the pay-TV giant pulled out of original commissioning.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled out
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Young exited Sunday’s win over the Jets near the end of the third quarter after getting sacked on a third-and-long.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
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The company says that Bimal Kapadia will become its new CEO, succeeding Skipper, who exited the company earlier this year.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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The fighting between the two countries in recent weeks marks the deadliest escalation since the US withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, and could signal a new period of instability for the once-friendly neighbors.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Afghanistan withdrew from a Twenty20 international tri-series in Pakistan following the deaths of three local cricketers, which the Afghanistan Cricket Board attributed to military strikes in Paktika province.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Until Riley Moss drew the pass-interference call of all pass-interference calls, a flag that moved New York from the 40-yard line to the 1.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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To measure the centre of gravity of the submarine, 16 tonnes of lead weights are brought on board and moved side-to-side.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Lady Annabel wore her privilege lightly, and in later years retreated to her home in Richmond, just outside London, enjoying her children, grandchildren and dogs away from the spotlight.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Following the release of his 1996 solo project Euphoria, Vincent retreated from public life.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The fort once protected Calliaqua Bay, where ships loaded with sugar departed for England during colonial times.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Senate departed for the weekend on Thursday following a 10th failed vote on the clean GOP measure, and the House has been on recess for the past four weeks in a bid to pressure Democrats to accept that bill.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Veteran journalist Deborah Norville — who retired from Inside Edition in May after serving as the anchor of the news magazine for 30 years — will also be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The legendary Nick Saban retired from coaching following the conclusion of the 2023 season, handing the keys to the Alabama Crimson Tide program to Kalen DeBoer after leading the team to six national championships during his tenure.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company’s début got Wall Street’s attention.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Fans got a proper look at the foursome in the final chapter for the film released last month.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Their opening eight possessions featured six punts, a turnover on downs at the end of their lone productive drive and an aborted drive that went backwards in the final 64 seconds of the first half.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bethune actually departed for one series for reasons that went unexplained, with Curtis Robinson taking over, but was back after a few plays as the defensive play-caller.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Pulled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20out. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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