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
Utah Senator Mike Lee was scheduled to attend, but pulled out due to the government shutdown.
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Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The swimmer, who was accompanied by a crew, was pulled out of the water and attended to on their boat before authorities arrived, per KTLA.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Actress Natalie Dormer, who plays the duchess in an upcoming ITV drama, has also pulled out of promoting the show.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s when Jones pulled out a knife and stabbed Dolly to death in the bathroom.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Gaumont is also working on a Spanish-language adaptation of Gaumont Germany’s Die Wespe, which ran to three seasons on Sky Deutschland before the pay-TV giant pulled out of original commissioning.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The War and Treaty pulled out just hours before the event — three according to the organization, five according to the group — which has led to a series of scathing recriminations on social media.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Instead, Rinderknech got into the main draw as a lucky loser after someone pulled out.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers pulled out more fourth-quarter heroics and used Eddy Piñeiro’s 35-yard field goal as time expired to claim a 16-15 triumph over the Arizona Cardinals.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The swimmer, who was accompanied by a crew, was pulled out of the water and attended to on their boat before authorities arrived, per KTLA.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Actress Natalie Dormer, who plays the duchess in an upcoming ITV drama, has also pulled out of promoting the show.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s when Jones pulled out a knife and stabbed Dolly to death in the bathroom.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Gaumont is also working on a Spanish-language adaptation of Gaumont Germany’s Die Wespe, which ran to three seasons on Sky Deutschland before the pay-TV giant pulled out of original commissioning.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The War and Treaty pulled out just hours before the event — three according to the organization, five according to the group — which has led to a series of scathing recriminations on social media.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Instead, Rinderknech got into the main draw as a lucky loser after someone pulled out.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers pulled out more fourth-quarter heroics and used Eddy Piñeiro’s 35-yard field goal as time expired to claim a 16-15 triumph over the Arizona Cardinals.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled out
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The Brewers beat the Cubs with a traditional ace, Freddy Peralta, in Game 1, and then deployed six different pitchers to shut down Chicago’s offense once Game 2 opener Aaron Ashby exited.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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About 17% of principals exited their districts last school year, a 3 percentage point increase over the prior year.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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After President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection campaign yesterday, the endorsements have been rolling in for Vice President Kamala Harris to be selected as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the Dartmouth players withdrew their unionization petition after the 2024 presidential election, their success could inspire similar efforts at other schools.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson had 28 points and 14 rebounds as the Aces moved ahead 2-0 in the first best-of-7 finals in league history.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of this school year, MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius moved some central office staff to classroom teaching positions to fill vacant roles.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Since the auto industry has retreated, Flint has been marred by poverty and violence.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But previous Daniel Jones models would have withered after such an ugly start and retreated to an all-checkdown menu for the rest of the game.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Palladinos departed after Season 6 due to contract disputes with WB, and David Rosenthal stepped in as showrunner and head writer.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gehlfuss, who was with the show since its inception, departed in Season 8.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Strahm had just retired the right-handed hitting Mookie Betts and has actually been better against right-handers than lefties this season.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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With 12-year-old Bentley now retired from running, Otis carries on the family tradition – sprinting down the same hill with the same excitement.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The wild card here is Mateychuk, who got his feet wet in 45 games as a 20-year-old last season and even spent some time in the top four.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Both shoes and bags also got some spring-appropriate color updates in fuchsia, amber and mint.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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In their second drive against the Broncos, the Eagles went no-huddle on a season-high seven straight plays.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Olson went four innings, scattering five hits and allowed just one run.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Pulled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20out. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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