as in withdrawals
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 pullouts
Off trail trampling near overlooks, roadside vegetation damage at informal pullouts, and food waste around trailheads can require seasonal or multi year restoration once the shutdown ends.
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Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Notable stops on this stretch include the historic Mukilteo Lighthouse, scenic pullouts along Stevens Pass, and Wallace Falls State Park, with its cascading waterfalls framed by autumn foliage.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Highway 64, an 80-mile byway from Taos to Tierra Amarilla, features a number of pullouts overlooking the Brazos Cliffs, which are flanked by golden aspens.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2023
Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Notable stops on this stretch include the historic Mukilteo Lighthouse, scenic pullouts along Stevens Pass, and Wallace Falls State Park, with its cascading waterfalls framed by autumn foliage.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Highway 64, an 80-mile byway from Taos to Tierra Amarilla, features a number of pullouts overlooking the Brazos Cliffs, which are flanked by golden aspens.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullouts
Noun
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Soon after being sworn into office, his new secretary of defense, Peter Hegseth, warned NATO to prepare for American troop withdrawals from Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yes, but withdrawals before age 59½ may be subject to taxes and a 10% early withdrawal penalty, unless an exception applies.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Most co-curricular activities, like arts and leadership programs, would be shared, but spiritual programming and retreats would remain separate.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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One of Middle Tennessee's most storied creative retreats — and the birthplace of Taylor Swift's debut album — is officially up for sale.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Pullouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullouts. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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