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 32-year-old allowed two more goals in the period before being pulled out of the game by Blues head coach Jim Montgomery for backup goalie Joel Hofer.
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Trump quickly pulled out of the Paris Climate Accords, the World Health Organization, and the UN Human Rights Council, underscoring his commitment to isolationism.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Trump had initially been scheduled to do a 60 Minutes interview during the 2024 presidential campaign, but pulled out.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Stoici was pulled out of the building onto a telescopic aerial ladder, then was put into an ambulance.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Trump had initially been scheduled for a 60 Minutes interview during the 2024 campaign as well but pulled out.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Chreim came back after Israel pulled out of border villages in February.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
You guys pulled out all the stops.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Ford pulled out of Japan in 2016.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Trump quickly pulled out of the Paris Climate Accords, the World Health Organization, and the UN Human Rights Council, underscoring his commitment to isolationism.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Trump had initially been scheduled to do a 60 Minutes interview during the 2024 presidential campaign, but pulled out.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Stoici was pulled out of the building onto a telescopic aerial ladder, then was put into an ambulance.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Trump had initially been scheduled for a 60 Minutes interview during the 2024 campaign as well but pulled out.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Chreim came back after Israel pulled out of border villages in February.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
You guys pulled out all the stops.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Ford pulled out of Japan in 2016.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled out
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His departure comes as Michael Michele, one of the series’ leads, exited late last week, as Deadline revealed exclusively.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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When Holliday exited in 1980 for her own comedy, Ladd was brought in as Belle Dupree, a tough-as-nails waitress once romantically linked to diner owner Mel (Vic Tayback).—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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After occupying Sinai, Britain and France succumbed to international pressure and withdrew their forces from Egypt in November.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics withdrew its guidance that said potential allergens should be avoided for high-risk babies, but didn’t have enough data to recommend introducing them early.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On an 0-2 pitch, Roberts moved the infield back to double play depth.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The depth chart got even thinner when Jaishawn Barham, who moved back to inside linebacker after playing on the edge in recent weeks, left the game in the first quarter with an injury.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the time since, many have retreated; not just in fashion, but across industries.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence, once an interview-show staple, has retreated from the spotlight in recent years, choosing her movie roles sparingly and closely guarding her private life.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Michaelson, who departed Fox’s Los Angeles affiliate last summer, makes the case for a West Coast-centric show.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the innumerable photons from sunlight, perhaps a dozen per second trickle through my cornea from this distant messenger, having departed it years ago, colliding with my photoreceptors and ending their unlikely journey.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gausman had retired 17 straight Dodger batters until the seventh inning, when Smith yet again got the best of him, hitting a solo home run to break the stale mate.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Panera eventually retired the item, though not immediately (a legal expert posited to CNN that doing so promptly would have read as an admission of guilt, and in turn spur reputational damage).—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Alejandro Alba and his son Jayen got front row seats by arriving at 4am, a full seven hours before the parade started.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said that during one visit to the assisted living facility, Fireside got access to the bank account belonging to her mother's boyfriend, then called the bank and guided him on resetting his online information.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Against the Canucks, the Wild’s league-worst penalty kill (which had given goals on five of the previous six opposing power plays) went 3 for 3 in large part because of big blocks by Brodin, Matt Boldy and Rossi and Gustavsson making five saves.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Last year’s contest between the Dodgers and Yankees, however, had more heft in the nation’s largest TV market even though that series only went five games.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pulled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20out. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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