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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
Then, Einstein reached his hand behind his back and pulled out a small caliber handgun.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Israel's Negotiations with the US In an interview with Israeli army Radio, Herzog hinted that a new understanding with the Trump administration may delay the pullout.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The Eagles got a pair of baskets by Eli Paez, who led Brock with 20 points, to help pull out to a 29-21 lead to start the second half.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
Then, Einstein reached his hand behind his back and pulled out a small caliber handgun.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
Visit a Real-Life Movie Set After a 2008 flood washed through this roadside pullout 4 miles west of Lajitas, just a single adobe structure still stands at the Contrabando movie set.
—Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Israel's Negotiations with the US In an interview with Israeli army Radio, Herzog hinted that a new understanding with the Trump administration may delay the pullout.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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The start of a new year is a time for planning, embracing change and moving forward.—
Kristjan Vilosius,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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On one of those days, Sue began asking Ken to move her to a care home.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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At the 2001 event Venus withdrew with a knee injury,.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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Another clash is set to play out at the U.N. on Monday after the U.S. proposed a competing resolution that lacks the same demands as one from Ukraine and the European Union for Moscow’s forces to immediately withdraw from the country.—
Matthew Lee and Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The memo also mandated the removal of DEI materials and the withdrawal of documents that conflicted with the new directives.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Radio Begum launched on International Women’s Day in March 2021, just five months before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan during the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops from the region.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The bullet had entered 65-year-old Sheryl Ferguson’s midsection, exited high on her back, passed through the chair behind her and lodged in the wall.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The airline will exit its routes to Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington, NC (ILM) as well as Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in Concord, NC (USA).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With their press broken, Newcastle had to retreat to their 5-4-1 shape but became fatigued making so many recovery runs.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The initiative follows widespread backlash against major retailers and corporations accused of retreating from DEI commitments after the Trump administration took steps to dismantle federal DEI programs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Once the new crew members arrive, Wilmore and Williams, along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, will depart the station on a separate capsule.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The ship departed Philadelphia at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and headed to Mobile, Alabama, as part of the process of becoming a reef and headed to its final destination at the bottom of the sea.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to time zones, Washington and Idaho still spring forward and fall back, but the southern half of Idaho is in the Mountain time zone, while North Idaho is in Pacific time with Washington state.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Feb. 2025
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Instead, a show that wants to purposefully mess around with its own patterns also can’t help but fall back into some unfortunate old grooves.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The show’s participants will open for Urban, and the audience at each venue can determine which musicians get to stay on the tour.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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