pull away

verb

pulled away; pulling away; pulls away

intransitive verb

1
: to draw oneself back or away : withdraw
2
: to move off or ahead

Examples of pull away in a Sentence

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That, similarly, pulls away to give us a better look at the Frame 5000D RS ARGB’s front fans. PC Magazine, 31 July 2025 In response, Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America cut its visit to Hilo short, pulling away from the port at 4 p.m., two hours earlier than planned, and leaving a number of guests ashore. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025 Then, during the championship with Abington, the Redhawks put the pedal to the metal, scoring three unanswered touchdowns to pull away early with a 20-0 lead. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025 Instead, opt for a sofa that looks good from all angles and can easily be pulled away from walls to create more definition in your space. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pull away

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pull away was circa 1934

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“Pull away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20away. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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