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
AFAR Media, 5 Sep. 2025
The bullying got so bad, my friend had to be pulled out of school and transferred to another because Laken had taken it so far.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Ice Spice unveiled her molten chrome Princess car in April, while Westman cast his in bubblegum pink with a pullout picnic table in an installation in London in May.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Verb
Without them, passengers left stranded by flight delays and cancellations will once again have to negotiate with customer service agents—or pull out their credit cards.
—AFAR Media, 5 Sep. 2025
The bullying got so bad, my friend had to be pulled out of school and transferred to another because Laken had taken it so far.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
The hydraulic anti-roll can get slightly upset on bumpy roads, however, as a friend chasing me on a liter bike noted on a Malibu pullout.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Ice Spice unveiled her molten chrome Princess car in April, while Westman cast his in bubblegum pink with a pullout picnic table in an installation in London in May.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
Verb
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Officers said — and video showed — the rancher moved his hands into his jacket after exiting his truck immediately following the crash.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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The website’s mobile observatory — which moves about in search of clear skies — will this year be in Cyprus, where the partial eclipse phases occur 30 minutes after moonrise, with totality an hour after that.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The reaction to this was dynamic, which for some meant withdrawing from opportunities and for others contributed to burnout and decisions to leave their jobs altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But Russia's prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, signed a decree proposed by the Cabinet on August 25 to withdraw from the convention, and Putin has now submitted this to the Duma, which is likely to rubber stamp it.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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China expanded its activities in the South China Sea following the US withdrawal, building artificial islands and military outposts.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, and its leaves are used to create products that some say help treat pain, anxiety, depression and help with opioid withdrawal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the two left the stage, Carey and Grande shared another hug and exited together.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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His first and only target came mid-way through the second quarter – taking a hit in the ribs and exiting the game.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Like, say, where the Chiefs looked eager to retreat — the locker room.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Afterward, retreat to the spa’s relaxation lounge—where a glowing copper teardrop floats above cedar banquettes—while next door, the subterranean fitness center boasts Technogym gear and treadmills—all below the waterline.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Then, when Williams departed for the NFL Draft, Nelson would compete to be the starter.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ten of the league’s 12 schools departed last August, but the conference plans on expanding to nine teams starting next school year.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The object will travel upwards, before falling back into your hand, or to the ground.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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By July, sentiment had recovered, and stock market volatility (the VIX) had fallen back well below the 5-year and 10-year averages.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Those in a market that can buy a version with a SIM tray will get a 3,988mAh battery.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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But offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo can manufacture easy touches for Brown to get him in rhythm early.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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