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
The Washington Nationals could have pulled out a number of excuses to get them by had things gone astray Monday.
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Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 26 May 2026
The responding officer then ran through the floodwaters, opened the door, and pulled out the carriage containing the infant.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Police said an individual in the vehicle pulled out a pellet gun and shot at the bus driver, striking him in the face.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Trump pulled out of that agreement and has been trying to iron out a new one.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Beth pulled out a spiked back and Cope raked Dax’s face with it.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Grafton pulled out a handgun and fired shots, with three of them hitting Samuelson, police said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Last year, the Justice Department pulled out of a Section 2 lawsuit over the voting map for the county's board of commissioners, whose members are all white.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 18 May 2026
Coradello and Lopes pulled out a 21-18, 21-17 sweep, but Newberry and Simo left with smiles after their first AVP tournament together and their best result as professionals.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 26 May 2026
The responding officer then ran through the floodwaters, opened the door, and pulled out the carriage containing the infant.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Police said an individual in the vehicle pulled out a pellet gun and shot at the bus driver, striking him in the face.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Trump pulled out of that agreement and has been trying to iron out a new one.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Beth pulled out a spiked back and Cope raked Dax’s face with it.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Grafton pulled out a handgun and fired shots, with three of them hitting Samuelson, police said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Last year, the Justice Department pulled out of a Section 2 lawsuit over the voting map for the county's board of commissioners, whose members are all white.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 18 May 2026
Coradello and Lopes pulled out a 21-18, 21-17 sweep, but Newberry and Simo left with smiles after their first AVP tournament together and their best result as professionals.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled out
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Schanuel exited after his hit with left calf tightness.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Cole exited in line for the win but settled for a no-decision after the Yankees’ bullpen surrendered four runs in the eighth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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McMahon did not publicly weigh in during UF’s previous presidential search, which collapsed after Ono withdrew amid conservative backlash over his support for DEI programs and other policies while president of the University of Michigan.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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The winner of the general election will replace incumbent Ada County Treasurer Elizabeth Mahn, who withdrew from the race after registering in March.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
20 May 2026
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Seventeen states in total are challenging companies with prediction markets — like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase and Robinhood — and one has moved to ban them entirely.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Chevron and the state have been in a tense relationship for years; Chevron moved its headquarters out of California in 2024 after complaining about state and local regulations, and is currently buying oil shipped through an offshore pipeline that California has attempted to keep shut down.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 May 2026
Verb
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In fact, the company had filed papers twice before but then retreated from the idea as different private equity investors came forward to further fund the company.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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The crossover funds retreated when the market corrected.—
Harlem Capital,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Trump and Dart then shook hands on the stage before the 23-year-old departed.—
Ryan Canfield OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The project takes its title and central conceit from the biology of the stickleback fish, a species in which the male stands guard over the eggs alone once the female has departed.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Kirtley, who retired this week, is the fourth winner of the John Borger award, which was named after the First Amendment attorney who died in 2019.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Minnesota's Byron Buxton homered to lead off the game, but the 25-year-old Sandlin retired 18 consecutive batters — the first White Sox pitcher to retire 18 in a row in his debut since 1920.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But this drone was designed to fly in the open air, and never got a chance to venture into the lava tubes before ultimately meeting its demise in 2024.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Oregon closer Devin Bell got Cashel Dugger and Espinoza to strike out swinging.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The crowd, feeling the need for an offensive punch, went nuts.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Olivia Lomeli went three for four with three RBIs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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“Pulled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20out. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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