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
Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2025
Haynes was deep into pre-production on his next feature, a gay romance set in the 1930s, when star Joaquin Phoenix suddenly pulled out, putting the project in limbo.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
Carmen Balber, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Cramming two countries in there is hard; a pullout by Israel from the West Bank (the eastern slice of this area) would leave it 12 miles wide at the narrowest point.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Time to pull out the rakes and wheelbarrow from the shed and get out in the yard.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2025
Haynes was deep into pre-production on his next feature, a gay romance set in the 1930s, when star Joaquin Phoenix suddenly pulled out, putting the project in limbo.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
Insurance companies blame more destructive weather events for the pullouts and non-renewals and complain that California consumer protection laws prevent them from charging enough money to operate.
—Carmen Balber, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Cramming two countries in there is hard; a pullout by Israel from the West Bank (the eastern slice of this area) would leave it 12 miles wide at the narrowest point.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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Our reporters talk to each other and move around candidates from one category to another.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bill also included moving $1.1 million from the Constitutional Defense Fund into the Legislative Legal Defense Fund.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Outreach workers who live among farmworkers are withdrawing a little, too.—
Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But after the announcement, Goldman Sachs analysts withdrew their own recession forecast, but continued to project anemic economic growth of 0.5%.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Recent months have seen several reports of funding cuts and visa withdrawals leaving Afghan women at risk of deportation to Afghanistan - a country where women and girls are subjected to what only can be described as gender apartheid.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Common symptoms of depression include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, social withdrawal and physical symptoms including unexplained headaches, digestive problems or other aches and pains, psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph tells USA TODAY.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While stocks may continue their short-term celebration, the long-term sustainability of this rally is being undermined by something few are talking about: a major foreign holder of U.S. debt may be exiting the market in protest.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wong remained in the game to finish the inning but soon exited.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Yankees’ second baseman then threw his helmet before retreating to the clubhouse.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Instead of an opportunity to gawk and marvel, The Silent Twins presents these two sisters — who retreated inside themselves and spoke only to each other for years — with a sense of complete individuality and autonomy.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fields and Wilson departed this offseason, while backup Skylar Thompson was signed and Rudolph returned, possibly starting if the Steelers don't sign Rodgers and make a big trade.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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With Evans departing, Villanova calling and a chance to choose what will probably be the last major job of his career, Willard opted for what must have felt like the safer long-term bet.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Justin Rose made a birdie at the 16th hole minutes later, while McIlroy bogeyed 14 to fall back into second place.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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At least three old satellites or rocket bodies fall back to Earth every day, a new report reveals.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This refreshing serum gets its tingle from peppermint and tea tree, which works with caffeine to invigorate the scalp and maximize the absorption of the formula’s peptides.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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Buttery, flaky croissants peak through and get nice and toasty in the oven.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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