pull out 1 of 2

verb

Definition of pull outnext
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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pullout

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noun

ˈpu̇l-ˌau̇t How to pronounce pullout (audio)
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
Verb
But otherwise, rules are relatively lax regarding the equipment teams can pull out, up to and including laptops. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 The museum also pulled out five years ago from a deal with the state to manage the Circle site, where the foundation holes are buried for protection and vague plans for exhibits never materialized. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Noun
Near milepost 399 on the parkway, about 10 miles south of Asheville, Lynch told the driver to head onto a dirt pullout, according to a news release by Ferguson’s office. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026 The main reason for the pullout was the accession of Andrej Babis to the Czech Republic’s premiership in December 2025. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull out
  1. move
  2. withdraw
  3. withdrawal
  4. exit
  5. retreat
  6. depart
  7. fall back
  8. get
Verb
  • To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of move
Verb
  • About 71 percent of the SPAC’s cash pool stayed in the merger rather than being withdrawn by investors.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • This means they can be revised or withdrawn without legislation.
    — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of withdraw
Noun
  • That means withdrawals will be taxed as ordinary income and could be subject to early withdrawal penalties if used for unqualified expenses.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Critics counter that the abrupt withdrawal of aid is already having devastating humanitarian consequences.
    — W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of withdrawal
Verb
  • Twenty-seven people were inside the building, two of whom got stuck before ultimately freeing themselves and exiting the building.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • And star Christian Pulisic exited later after a quiet game, and tournament.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of exit
Verb
  • Once again, Brazil’s midfield is quickly retreating towards their own goal as Morocco pile forward.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Moreover, the shock of higher prices is still fresh in people's minds and may be coloring consumers' purchasing decisions, despite signs that prices should retreat further.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of retreat
Verb
  • Trump will hold a press conference, then depart Ankara for the White House, Kelly said.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Kevin Gausman, an All-Star with San Francisco in 2021, started on Monday, which will be his second appearance at Oracle Park since departing in free agency.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of depart
Verb
  • When panting alone cannot shed enough heat, dogs fall back on shade.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Spending on consumer fireworks nearly doubled between 2019 and 2020, according to APA figures, and hasn’t fallen back to pre-Covid levels since.
    — Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of fall back
Verb
  • One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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