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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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
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The survey also found that while more than half of Russians said the war had a mostly negative effect on their daily lives, compared to five months ago, fewer people supported Putin withdrawing troops without achieving the war's goals.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
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
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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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Many women are compelled to reduce their working hours, accept lower-paying jobs, or exit the labor force entirely due to caregiving responsibilities—exacerbating the gender pay gap and limiting career advancement opportunities.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes,
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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Big tech companies were among the first to retreat.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
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However, the director departed the film just over a year later, and the project remains in limbo.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Shoring up the left and right tackle spots are of the utmost priority for L.A., and Conerly would fit a plug-and-play role for a team that, should Jackson depart, needs a Day-1 starter at left tackle.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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And the operating income fell back to $ 129 million, against a year-earlier $404 million.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Shiffrin generally falls back on her desire to drive her sport to new heights and inspire the next generation.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
23 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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