pulling stakes

phrase

variants or pulling up stakes
present participle of pull stakes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling stakes
beating it
Phrase
  • Men and boys fulfilled traditional roles around a large circular drum, beating it rhythmically.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
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“Pulling stakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20stakes. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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