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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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
After Montreal pulled out, costs kept mounting for the two other Canadian host cities, Toronto and Vancouver.
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Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
The Harris County Sheriff's Office told FOX26 that Erebia's son was putting gas into the Chevy Silverado when Hogan allegedly pulled out a gun and took the pickup truck.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Police said a 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy pulled out a knife and demanded money from a student at Mayfield Woods Middle School in Elkridge on June 4.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Some sponsors have pulled out of the celebrations Last year, some big corporations stopped contributing to Pride events.
—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
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
Beth pulled out a spiked back and Cope raked Dax’s face with it.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
The Harris County Sheriff's Office told FOX26 that Erebia's son was putting gas into the Chevy Silverado when Hogan allegedly pulled out a gun and took the pickup truck.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Police said a 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy pulled out a knife and demanded money from a student at Mayfield Woods Middle School in Elkridge on June 4.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Some sponsors have pulled out of the celebrations Last year, some big corporations stopped contributing to Pride events.
—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
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
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
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Police confirmed that Weston exited a train at Yamashina station in Kyoto on May 29.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Brown exited after a season-high 87 pitches in his sixth start since joining Chicago's rotation on May 8.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Mickelson, who turns 56 next week, withdrew from professional golf this year because of family health reasons, last playing at the LIV Golf South Africa in March.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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In April 2025, just days after the federal court hearing, the LA County Board of Supervisors withdrew hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for LAHSA, opting to create a new county-run agency for homeless services.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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As many agencies have limited how noncitizens can qualify for programs — like housing subsidies or commercial trucking licenses — the SBA moved to do the same.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, the cultural architect moved to Chicago to attend graduate school and receive a degree in computational sociology.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Those shifts mean that while the reopening of Hormuz will still be significant, prices have already heavily retreated from their highs.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Seeking a brief escape from the public grief that had engulfed her family, 34-year-old Jackie retreated to the White House family quarters and found the British royal entertaining her young son.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The order from Phelan, who later abruptly departed his post in April, said the board should consider an officer's performance, competence and character, among other traits, as part of those qualifications.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Folsom is hiring a new city attorney to replace Steve Wang, who departed the role earlier this year.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Angels starter Reid Detmers retired his first 15 batters before Shay Whitcomb homered leading off the sixth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Beyond just one calamitous year, Payton took over a team that had lost its way for nearly a decade since Peyton Manning retired after Super Bowl 50.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Root got a strike past Babe, and did those Cub bench jockeys holler and hiss!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The moment came in the fifth inning when Freeland got Milwaukee third baseman Luis Rengifo to fly out to deep center field.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The odds of the Clarity Act being passed this year have dropped back from almost 70% on the Polymarket prediction platform, falling to just over 50%.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Wilson told the outlet that Junie knows her way home, adding that the cat could be dropped back off at the family's property.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pulled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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