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
David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Insurance companies are pulling out of California, leaving homeowners facing rising costs or losing coverage altogether.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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Verb
Hassan Fadlallah, a Hezbollah member of parliament, has called on Aoun to pull out of the talks.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Insurance companies are pulling out of California, leaving homeowners facing rising costs or losing coverage altogether.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Great places to stargaze on the south rim include Grand Canyon Visitor Center (the most convenient), Mather Point, Hermit's Rest and the many pullouts on the flat Rim Trail.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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And his favorite high school team, the Spartans, swept a two-game series from Sun Valley Poly with their own great pitching to move three games up in the Valley Mission League race with four to play.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hortiz acknowledged working the phones in order to add picks and/or move back in the draft order.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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In turn, Canadian prosecutors will withdraw all 14 murder charges laid against Kenneth Law, lawyer Matthew Gourlay told CBC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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When the San Francisco Chronicle published its investigation, Swalwell’s campaign collapsed within 48 hours, indicating that the evidence was sufficiently substantial to immediately persuade political allies, campaign chairs, and fellow Democrats to withdraw their support.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Private credit funds, meanwhile, often restrict withdrawals during times of stress.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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And that's something a CD can offer – not only against market conditions but also against an endless cycle of withdrawals and deposits that a costly early withdrawal penalty can easily discourage.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Evans then exited the home barefoot and shirtless, wearing athletic shorts.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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By 2024, Pascal had exited, Bateman joined the cast, and the creative direction shifted to an original concept.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rebel, not knowing whether the ball was caught, didn’t retreat back to first, Gilbert said.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Japan and South Korea stocks hit record highs overnight, before Asia-Pacific markets retreated into negative territory, following the reports of Iran tanker interceptions.—
Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Starting second baseman Willi Castro departed after three innings because of pain in the patella tendon in his right knee.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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United currently aim to make four major signings, including an experienced striker and a left-back, with Tyrell Malacia departing and Luke Shaw needing to be rested more given the addition of midweek games.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Fitzpatrick carded his lone bogey of the afternoon on the 72nd hole to fall back to 18-under and into a playoff against the American, who posted a bogey-free round of 67 on Sunday.—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite the explosive growth of cheese culture in America over the last two generations, most of us fall back on predictable templates of cheese and wine.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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At that moment Contreras made perhaps the biggest play of the game, eschewing the easy force play on McGonigle at first and making the considerably more challenging throw to second to get the lead runner.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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In 2024-25, the Lightning went 29-8-4 at home during the regular season and pushed to get home-ice advantage over the Panthers by finishing second in the Atlantic Division.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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