PULLED OUT Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

pulled out

verb

past tense of pull out

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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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 And think about Afghanistan as well, a huge military advantage there, but as US forces were finally being pulled out of there, the Taliban were once again taking control. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 One recent morning, four county cars pulled out of that motel on Sierra Highway. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Investigators previously said Mays pulled out a handgun and fired first, prompting others to fire back. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 The airline began with service to and from Miami International Airport, seven years after the carrier pulled out of the South American nation. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The last time these two met, in 2023, Holy Family pulled out a 1-point squeaker. — Nate Peterson, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026 The backlash against Wenders’ statement was fierce; author Arundhati Roy, for one, pulled out of the festival in anger. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 The Bulldogs went to Lake Wales and pulled out a 35-34 win last week and will play seven straight at home. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 Less than five minutes into the ride, Brown allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed her multiple times, including in the neck. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled out

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At the time of the sale to SNR in 2024, Grieco became the company’s chief executive officer, and Herning exited the business.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Still, in an unusual moment after the game, Cruz exited the clubhouse with trainer Tim Lentych by his side, with Boone waiting for him.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of exited

Verb

Fritz advanced to the final in 2024, but was defeated by Jannik Sinner (who just withdrew from the 2026 US Open with a knee injury) at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
In 2024, the DSA’s national political committee withdrew its conditional endorsement of her reelection, citing disagreements over Israel and Gaza, among other issues.

— Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of withdrew

Verb

Cameron moved up to the division earlier this year and defeated Michaela Kotaskova by unanimous decision in April to claim the vacant WBO title and become a two-weight world champion.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Ragged, jagged or fluffy edges point to a Bristol Type 6 stool, meaning waste moved through the colon too fast for water to be absorbed properly.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of moved

Verb

First Up Shares of Moderna retreated by nearly 24% Thursday on the heels of their record-setting 176% stock surge, which was prompted by promising news of their personalized cancer vaccine.

— Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Some still laden with weapons, the ships belonged to Nazi Germany's Black Sea fleet that was deliberately sunk near the end of the war as German troops retreated from Romania and Soviet forces advanced deeper into Europe.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of retreated

Verb

The pair, who matched in black leather jackets and jeans, departed the building hand-in-hand and showed off their decorative handcuffs while sharing a steamy kiss.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of departed

Verb

Muriel Gonzalez, president of The Vitamin Shoppe, has retired from the health and wellness specialty chain , WWD has learned.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
His work complete, Gorman retired with Brind’Amour’s blessing and is now figuring out what’s next.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of retired

Verb

Taylor dropped back three steps and arced a jump ball into the corner over Barron and into the mitts of Sheppard, who appeared to scrape both toes along the turf before the Broncos’ stopper shoved him out of bounds.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 26 Aug. 2026
The Twins came into the series tied with Texas for the American League's third wild card but have dropped back into a traffic jam outside the final postseason berth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026