1
as in departing
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 retreating
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 pulling out
On Wednesday afternoon, a driver pulling out of the McDonald's drive-thru across the street lost control, jumped the curb, sped through two bike racks, and right into the storefront on North Milwaukee and Sawyer Avenue.
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Jermont Terry, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
As service begins at a fine dining restaurant’s Los Angeles residency, allegations of the chef’s abusive workplace practices have resurfaced, sparking backlash, protests and major sponsors like American Express and dining concierge startup Blackbird pulling out.
—Shindy Chen
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
This time, instead of pulling out another clever weapon, Peter walks straight towards his partner, insisting that Hagan has co-opted him for a dirty cause.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 19 Feb. 2026
More than half of what scientists are pulling out of that frozen ground has never been cataloged.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Fans of Harry Styles are pulling out all the stops — and even some blood — in an effort to afford tickets for his upcoming world tour.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
Dozens of advertisers are pulling out all the stops for Super Bowl 60, airing Sunday on NBC.
—Mae Anderson, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Cecchini called Uhlaender the night before the race to inform her that four Canadians were pulling out.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Detectives say the footage showed Carballo Gonzalez handling something in the back of the truck before getting inside and pulling out of the parking space.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Jermont Terry, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
As service begins at a fine dining restaurant’s Los Angeles residency, allegations of the chef’s abusive workplace practices have resurfaced, sparking backlash, protests and major sponsors like American Express and dining concierge startup Blackbird pulling out.
—Shindy Chen
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
This time, instead of pulling out another clever weapon, Peter walks straight towards his partner, insisting that Hagan has co-opted him for a dirty cause.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 19 Feb. 2026
More than half of what scientists are pulling out of that frozen ground has never been cataloged.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Fans of Harry Styles are pulling out all the stops — and even some blood — in an effort to afford tickets for his upcoming world tour.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
Dozens of advertisers are pulling out all the stops for Super Bowl 60, airing Sunday on NBC.
—Mae Anderson, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Cecchini called Uhlaender the night before the race to inform her that four Canadians were pulling out.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Detectives say the footage showed Carballo Gonzalez handling something in the back of the truck before getting inside and pulling out of the parking space.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling out
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Season 3 of the show ended with Sully departing for Ireland to support his new girlfriend, Helen Culver (Kate Vernon), whose novel was being adapted for TV there.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration has for years had a chronic shortage of air traffic controllers, who routinely put in overtime and work six-day weeks, while dealing with radar and communication systems that can briefly put them out of touch with incoming and departing aircraft.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Petrie-Norris chairs the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee and has helped lead legislative efforts to stabilize California’s fuels market without retreating from goals to achieve carbon neutrality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Actresses from Lauren Bacall to Marlene Dietrich to Claudette Colbert stopped in, socializing with rock stars and politicians before retreating to unusually large rooms protected by an unusually discreet staff.—
Ben Ryder Howe,
Air Mail,
14 Mar. 2026
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The footage showed Trotter entering a silver Dodge Charger and then exiting without the rifle, while Patterson got into the back of a red Toyota Camry.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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After exiting social media in 2024, Barry Keoghan recently got candid about the toll online abuse has taken on his career.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
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Rodney Glassman, one of the Republicans vying to face Mayes in November, has made withdrawing from Mayes's challenges to the administration's policies a centerpiece of his campaign.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The one case where the board ruled in favor of an immigrant involved the person withdrawing their appeal for asylum; they had already been granted another protection from deportation.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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Begin the evening with an aperitivo in the sleek Lobby Bar before moving into the restaurant’s warm and womblike interior.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The show at the Kimbell is masterfully installed, both impressive and subtle in its narrative flow and visual rhythm and at moments quite moving.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Springing forward and falling back may be a thing of the past for Georgia if an unusual attempt to keep the state in daylight saving time all year round.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Blue light suppresses melatonin and makes falling back asleep significantly harder.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Witnesses saw the dog, a small black Shih Tzu mix, running along the tracks Sunday evening before getting stuck on top of one of the support pillars.—
Terra Sullivan,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The focal point of the apartment is a custom installation running along one wall of the living room, with different sections playing different functions.—
Giada Storelli,
Architectural Digest,
7 Mar. 2026
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With nothing going right, the Gators rallied.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Yet even before this interruption, the battle with jihadists was not going well.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Pulling out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20out. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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