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
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Supergirl is a story about a depressed, super-powered woman who is pulled out of her bar-hopping to help other people and find her purpose.
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Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
With his departure, Michaels joins Morris Day, Young MC, the Commodores and Martina McBride on the list of those doing quick pullouts over the last two days.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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Verb
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.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Supergirl is a story about a depressed, super-powered woman who is pulled out of her bar-hopping to help other people and find her purpose.
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Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
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.
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
With his departure, Michaels joins Morris Day, Young MC, the Commodores and Martina McBride on the list of those doing quick pullouts over the last two days.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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About 71 percent of the SPAC’s cash pool stayed in the merger rather than being withdrawn by investors.
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This means they can be revised or withdrawn without legislation.
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That means withdrawals will be taxed as ordinary income and could be subject to early withdrawal penalties if used for unqualified expenses.
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Critics counter that the abrupt withdrawal of aid is already having devastating humanitarian consequences.
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Multiple male suspects exited a white truck, Chicago police said, citing preliminary information.
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Japan gave Brazil a scare, taking the lead in the round of 32 match between the teams before conceding a last-gasp goal to exit the tournament.
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Once again, Brazil’s midfield is quickly retreating towards their own goal as Morocco pile forward.
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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.
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Around the time a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple departed from their North Georgia wedding venue, the skies were potentially rainy and foggy with a 200-foot cloud ceiling, federal officials said in a preliminary safety report about the deadly crash.
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Developed by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the colossal structure departed its assembly site in Zhuhai on Sunday, June 28.
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When panting alone cannot shed enough heat, dogs fall back on shade.
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Spending on consumer fireworks nearly doubled between 2019 and 2020, according to APA figures, and hasn’t fallen back to pre-Covid levels since.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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