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
Good on Iain for pulling out two miracles in one show.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The crowd in attendance for Wednesday’s feature film was less into gaming and more into mingling and content capturing, many of them pulling out their phones to record the rooftop’s decorations, drink options, seating area and the skyline.
—Joseph Hernandez
august 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
When there’s a small mess, pulling out your larger vacuum can be a pain.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
On Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, visitors link their Face ID to a wallet and pay for rides, food and shopping without pulling out a card or phone.
—Mustafa Khanwala, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The crowd in attendance for Wednesday’s feature film was less into gaming and more into mingling and content capturing, many of them pulling out their phones to record the rooftop’s decorations, drink options, seating area and the skyline.
—Joseph Hernandez
august 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
When there’s a small mess, pulling out your larger vacuum can be a pain.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
On Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, visitors link their Face ID to a wallet and pay for rides, food and shopping without pulling out a card or phone.
—Mustafa Khanwala, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling out
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Earlier in the day, Team Penske announced its winningest driver in IndyCar history, Will Power, would be departing.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a research institute developing the country’s next intercontinental ballistic missile before departing for China to attend a military parade, state media reported on September 2.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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With less accumulation and more melting, glaciers are retreating at an accelerated pace.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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When the event is abruptly cancelled due to a booking blunder, the four seize the chance to brainstorm a sequel, retreating to the film’s original locations for inspiration.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, in October, Spirit is exiting Albuquerque, New Mexico; Birmingham, Alabama; Boise, Idaho; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Columbia, South Carolina; Portland, Oregon; and Salt Lake City, as well as Oakland, San Diego, Sacramento and San Jose in California, the carrier told CNBC on Wednesday.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Justin Manfredi is exiting Apple TV+ to join Lionsgate as executive VP of worldwide television marketing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Three surveillance photos included in court documents previously reviewed by McClatchy News show Muchimba wearing USPS clothing while withdrawing cash.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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By 2008, Americans were withdrawing, and combat deaths were subsiding to their lowest level since the start of the occupation.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Woolen was running stride-for-stride with Pearsall but misplayed the ball and slowed down while the second-year wideout kept moving forward.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Cavitation, on the other hand, provides a high-energy, controllable launch system that doesn’t require onboard power or moving parts.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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This post was originally published on September 1 Bitcoin has lost steam from its recent rally, falling back from an all-time high of $124,000 per bitcoin amid a sudden crisis at the Federal Reserve.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Charon's ancient interior may be falling back onto the surface of Charon today.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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And don’t forget to the cast of Baywatch running along Santa Monica Beach.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Add in wild horses running along the beach at sunset and untouched coastlines, and Sumba feels like Southeast Asia before mass tourism.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Quarterback play was the headline both going into the game and now after, though the specifics have changed.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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More than 30 nations have suspended some parcel shipments to the United States in preparation of new tariff rules going into effect this week.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Pulling out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20out. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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