1
as in to move
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 to withdraw
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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as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the civil unrest has led the company to initiate a pullout of its operations in the region
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Recent Examples of pull out
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
On Monday, Hall was already back in New York and ready to celebrate the news — which is all the more a victory after seeing a bloodbath this year in daytime (where things have gotten so rough that NBCUniversal pulled out of first-run syndication entirely).
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Solutions for hard-to-reach spaces, including revolving corner trays, pullout shelves, and deep drawer organizers, also made the list.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
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Verb
When the chaplain ignored him, the man pulled out a handgun.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
On Monday, Hall was already back in New York and ready to celebrate the news — which is all the more a victory after seeing a bloodbath this year in daytime (where things have gotten so rough that NBCUniversal pulled out of first-run syndication entirely).
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Rosa slept on a pullout bed in a room with Jimmy, Griselda’s nineteen-year-old son.
—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Solutions for hard-to-reach spaces, including revolving corner trays, pullout shelves, and deep drawer organizers, also made the list.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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As the calendar moves toward spring, the old feeling of hope and exuberance spreads across the country, and it's mostly felt by college basketball fans.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Coleman can play all the positions, so expect Steve Sarkisian to move him around to create advantageous matchups.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The annexation petition was withdrawn because of a resolution Castle Pines City Council will consider Tuesday to develop an annexation policy.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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However, five of the players withdrew their asylum claims, while two members stayed in Australia, according to media reports.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The petition's withdrawal is good news for the many neighbors who spoke out against the annexation.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Carolyn’s withdrawal into depression reminds him of his mother’s own.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shannon, executive director of programs and initiatives with Life After Hate, a national nonprofit focused on helping people exit violent- and hate-fueled ideologies, said research shows people often join violent extremist groups for the same reasons others join gangs.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to police, Bigelow allegedly appeared incoherent and refused officers’ commands to exit the vehicle.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After a painful breakup, college junior Blake Logan retreats to her family's lake house in Tahoe and meets Wyatt Graham.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Now is the time for California lawmakers to reinforce their leadership, not retreat from it.—
Bob Keefe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fresh bouquets left on top of old ones While the television cameras and the law enforcement officers have departed from the scene of the crime, reminders of Guthrie remain.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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By the time Galliano departed in 2024, Margiela sales had risen 24 percent over his ten-year tenure.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Your tongue might fall back into your throat, or the throat itself might relax too much, narrowing the aperture for air to get in and causing any number of the surrounding structures to vibrate.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Crude prices shot up above $100 on the news of the attacks before falling back a bit.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Store it all in the ski locker room, and getting slopeside is a breeze.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Heritage took the 2-1 lead in the second half when Atkins got the score off an Emersen Andries assist and the Panthers’ defense held on late to advance.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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