1
as in exited
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 withdrew
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 pulled out
The 18-year-old broke free, fled on foot and allegedly pulled out a semi-automatic hand gun, which Bettison said was recovered by police.
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Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, the mayor's office pulled out of advocacy for modernizing the state's energy standards after months of meetings and engagement on the issue, The Courier Journal previously reported based on email records and interviews.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Luckily, both family members were pulled out of the water by rescue crews and returned safely to the vessel.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Lamarr said Wilks then pulled out a firearm and struck the off-duty officer with it, an act also captured on camera.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
In do-or-die Game 5, Milwaukee pulled out the victory at home.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The country’s listings market has had a busy few years, driven by a boom in domestic capital that has made up for foreign investors who pulled out in favor of China.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, he was announced as a performer at the annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, but pulled out before the concert took place in June.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
In the years since, Audrey had repeatedly pulled out her feathers, a behavior common among distressed or grieving birds.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, the mayor's office pulled out of advocacy for modernizing the state's energy standards after months of meetings and engagement on the issue, The Courier Journal previously reported based on email records and interviews.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Luckily, both family members were pulled out of the water by rescue crews and returned safely to the vessel.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Lamarr said Wilks then pulled out a firearm and struck the off-duty officer with it, an act also captured on camera.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
In do-or-die Game 5, Milwaukee pulled out the victory at home.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The country’s listings market has had a busy few years, driven by a boom in domestic capital that has made up for foreign investors who pulled out in favor of China.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, he was announced as a performer at the annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, but pulled out before the concert took place in June.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
In the years since, Audrey had repeatedly pulled out her feathers, a behavior common among distressed or grieving birds.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled out
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Carolina offensive linemen Cade Mays (ankle), Taylor Moton (knee) and Brady Christensen (Achilles) all exited the contest early with injuries.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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The core team of executives that helped shepherd Sheridan’s rise have mostly exited the company.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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The South American country withdrew visa-free access in April in response to the three countries barring Brazilian passport holders from visa-free access.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The South African played this weekend in the PGA Tour's Bank of Utah Championship, but withdrew after the first round.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While lawmakers hope to build a new prison, Evers' plan calls for changes to other facilities to house those incarcerated who would have to be moved if Green Bay closes.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The discovery of the solar cycle now moved Carrington to undertake a rigorous study of sunspots that soon earned him a reputation as Britain’s premier solar observer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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At one point in the third quarter, Daniels scrambled against a blitz, stopped to throw, then retreated again 14 yards behind the line of scrimmage and completed a pass while getting crushed to the ground.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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Yet, when countered with decisiveness, Putin has retreated.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Michaelson, who departed Fox’s Los Angeles affiliate last summer, makes the case for a West Coast-centric show.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the innumerable photons from sunlight, perhaps a dozen per second trickle through my cornea from this distant messenger, having departed it years ago, colliding with my photoreceptors and ending their unlikely journey.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gausman had retired 17 straight Dodger batters until the seventh inning, when Smith yet again got the best of him, hitting a solo home run to break the stale mate.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Panera eventually retired the item, though not immediately (a legal expert posited to CNN that doing so promptly would have read as an admission of guilt, and in turn spur reputational damage).—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Washington got some more concerning news just hours before kickoff on Monday.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her partner's mom got OP's daughter a gift, but none of her partner's siblings did.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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After previously awarded National Endowment for the Humanities grants to organizations around the country were canceled in April, Wisconsin Humanities went into survival mode and launched an emergency fundraising campaign.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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On the beauty front, Nader styled her blond hair in loose waves and went with a dewy makeup look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Pulled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20out. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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