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
Some sponsors have pulled out of the celebrations Last year, some big corporations stopped contributing to Pride events.
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Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Calvin Buergey pulled out a $100 bill to buy a bottle of Coke.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The man said that, at one point during the incident, the semitruck driver pulled out a pistol and started shooting at the Hyundai while following the vehicle, according to the agency.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Trump has suggested replacing an event celebrating America's 250th birthday with a MAGA rally after several artists pulled out of The Great American State Fair.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 1 June 2026
The Washington Nationals could have pulled out a number of excuses to get them by had things gone astray Monday.
—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
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
Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Calvin Buergey pulled out a $100 bill to buy a bottle of Coke.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The man said that, at one point during the incident, the semitruck driver pulled out a pistol and started shooting at the Hyundai while following the vehicle, according to the agency.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Trump has suggested replacing an event celebrating America's 250th birthday with a MAGA rally after several artists pulled out of The Great American State Fair.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 1 June 2026
The Washington Nationals could have pulled out a number of excuses to get them by had things gone astray Monday.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled out
Verb
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Garcia later exited the game with a right-hamstring strain.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Mendoza exited his bedroom to find that the roof of his unit had collapsed, allowing intense heat and heavy smoke into the unit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Less than a week later, the UA withdrew the offer.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2026
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Historians say the original Liberty Pole was erected as British forces withdrew from New York following their defeat in the Revolutionary War, a symbolic act meant to assert American independence and taunt departing troops.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike moved past Lisa Leslie, who had 2,332 field goals for the Sparks and 3,307 career rebounds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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While India’s media landscape has largely retreated in the face of the Hindu right’s fascism, Kandasamy is one of the few consistently at the barricades.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Travel stocks — Shares of airlines and cruise operators rose as oil prices retreated on Wednesday.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Established in 2015, with Australian artist Ed Davis (who has since departed in 2024), the brand has cultivated a cult following for its line of ready-to-wear and accessories.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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The expedition departed from the hotel to begin the ascent, explained Martin, our concierge.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Verb
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White retired from professional cooking in 1999 and took the unconventional step of handing his three stars back and has since become a vocal critic of the Michelin star system.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Wie West retired three years ago after the Open at Pebble Beach, but came out of retirement to use her last year of exemption to play on this iconic course, celebrating its centennial.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Wembanyama scored 22 points, Julian Champagnie got 18 of his 20 off of three-pointers and the Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night — bucking heavy odds to win a Game 7 on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The drama got even louder when a short sideline video started making the rounds on X.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Muncy’s helmet and glasses went flying.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Gutierrez, meanwhile, went 3-for-3 and scored twice for the Mustangs, who have won three playoff games by a 41-2 count.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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“Pulled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20out. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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