1
as in moves
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 withdraws
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 pulls out
At the Kyiv Sea, someone pulls out a DJ controller and throws a party for the whole district.
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Daria Kolomiec, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Later in the film, as Cristian’s father disappears for long stretches of time seeking temporary work, Cristian pulls out a child-sized onesie from the closet in Olga’s guest room; her face collapses, her reaction indicating some palpable trauma the filmmaker doesn’t deign to overexplain.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
If the dollar bill pulls out easily, the gasket needs to be replaced.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
The cover itself lifts up into wedge form with the help of struts, and the tent fabric with integrated poles then pulls out and up, standing in place atop the open tailgate.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
The vehicle begins to move forward and, at the same time, a third officer who had approached the vehicle pulls out his pistol and points it at the woman while moving away from the front of the car.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
After doing a little magic, Kufrin reaches into the cauldron and pulls out a series of sonogram images.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Personally, the scene where Mansu pulls out his tooth felt less like resignation and more like a strange liberation.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
As the deputies’ vehicles pull up, Mull pulls out the handgun with his right hand.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Daria Kolomiec, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Later in the film, as Cristian’s father disappears for long stretches of time seeking temporary work, Cristian pulls out a child-sized onesie from the closet in Olga’s guest room; her face collapses, her reaction indicating some palpable trauma the filmmaker doesn’t deign to overexplain.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
If the dollar bill pulls out easily, the gasket needs to be replaced.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
The cover itself lifts up into wedge form with the help of struts, and the tent fabric with integrated poles then pulls out and up, standing in place atop the open tailgate.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
The vehicle begins to move forward and, at the same time, a third officer who had approached the vehicle pulls out his pistol and points it at the woman while moving away from the front of the car.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
After doing a little magic, Kufrin reaches into the cauldron and pulls out a series of sonogram images.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Personally, the scene where Mansu pulls out his tooth felt less like resignation and more like a strange liberation.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
As the deputies’ vehicles pull up, Mull pulls out the handgun with his right hand.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulls out
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Often the company moves as one organic mass, a school of fish or flock of birds.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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On a February Los Angeles morning, Gyllenhaal moves briskly across the lobby of a low-key-chic hotel, barely breaking stride to ask that, instead of a discreet celeb-friendly indoor corner table, perhaps our interview could take place on an outdoor patio.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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If the Pentagon withdraws support, the Scouts would have to scramble to replace medical care, transportation and other emergency services.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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Antonio Delgado withdraws from New York governor race after Mamdani backs Hochul.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fresh air enters and exits the space without circulating from the regular ward, protecting the children not only from missile threats but also from potential infections from other patients.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Many run multiple strategies and manage huge pools of capital, which gives them a cushion when dealmaking or exits slow down.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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From its vantage point on the west coast of America, the observatory will be perfectly positioned to provide coverage throughout the eclipse, running from the penumbral phase through totality and beyond, as Earth's shadow retreats from the lunar disk.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Takemikazuchi, the god of thunder, prevails by crushing the arm of Takeminakata, a rival god, who retreats to Lake Suwa and vows never to leave.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to the Somerset Patriots, Burt departs as the team’s all-time franchise leader in hits (241), runs (179) and games played (361).—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Journey Through the Clouds This two-day itinerary starts with a similar route as the train departs from Vancouver and stops in Kamloops for the night.—
Jessica Poitevien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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In the process of watering the seed in, some of the loose soil dredged up by the disks falls back into the slits, covering the seed.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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The top-three picks have been determined, and the task falls back to the readers to decide which will take the title in each of 50 categories, from burgers and wings to driveworthy things.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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No frills, no fancy claims to fame; the Jet Set features the brand’s signature logo-print canvas, a clean and classic silhouette, and luxe gold hardware that goes with everything.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Confidence goes hand-in-hand with commitment right now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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For now, iSales is a 50-person team mostly based in Shanghai’s Pudong district, where Pan said the startup gets free office space courtesy of the local government, along with subsidies to use Chinese AI models.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The operation will curtail oil shipments from Iran to China, which gets 90 percent of its oil from Tehran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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