pullout

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noun

pull·​out ˈpu̇l-ˌau̇t How to pronounce pullout (audio)
Synonyms of pulloutnext
1
: the act or an instance of pulling out: such as
a
: the action in which an airplane goes from a dive to horizontal flight
b
2
: something that can be pulled out

pull out

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verb

pulled out; pulling out; pulls out

Examples of pullout in a Sentence

Noun A pullout of troops from the region has begun. the civil unrest has led the company to initiate a pullout of its operations in the region Verb the party's been fun, but it's time to pull out the aid workers have been advised to pull out of those regions to which the conflict has spread
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Noun
Stop at the pullouts for mind-boggling views of the Snake Valley below and countless peaks, plus access to popular trailheads. Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026 Families will also appreciate the larger room layouts and pullout couch options in select suites, which make traveling with kids a little less chaotic and a lot more comfortable. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Verb
When needed, Luzardo was also able to pull out his four-seam fastball or off-speed changeup. Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026 During the group stage, when the USMNT trained here one day before its match against Australia, head coach Mauricio Pochettino went up to the small hill at Husky Soccer Stadium, pulled out his phone, and appeared to take a 360-degree video. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pullout

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pullout was in 1825

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“Pullout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullout. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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