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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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
At one point, Mallach pulled out a pen and made two drawings on a napkin.
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Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Porter pulled out prior to interviewing with Johnson and a community panel.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Alissa pulled out her phone to capture the moment, but, within seconds, Taco noticed something was wrong.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Huskies pulled out to a 38-29 halftime lead at the Brendan Byrne Arena in New Jersey, but the Tigers fought back to lead by a point with one second left.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Paul Reed scored six quick points on two free throws and two dunks and Caris LaVert hit two fadeaway jumpers as the Pistons pulled out to 33-24 lead after the first quarter.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The gunman allegedly approached the group, pulled out a gun, and opened fire — striking Gorman in the head, according to the Chicago Police Department.
—Alexandra Koch , Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Search and rescue personnel pulled out 10 injured who were hospitalized, including one in critical condition, according to a statement by the Istanbul governor’s office.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
The victim pulled out a firearm, which McDonald attempted to take, the statement said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Porter pulled out prior to interviewing with Johnson and a community panel.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Alissa pulled out her phone to capture the moment, but, within seconds, Taco noticed something was wrong.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Huskies pulled out to a 38-29 halftime lead at the Brendan Byrne Arena in New Jersey, but the Tigers fought back to lead by a point with one second left.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Paul Reed scored six quick points on two free throws and two dunks and Caris LaVert hit two fadeaway jumpers as the Pistons pulled out to 33-24 lead after the first quarter.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The gunman allegedly approached the group, pulled out a gun, and opened fire — striking Gorman in the head, according to the Chicago Police Department.
—Alexandra Koch , Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Search and rescue personnel pulled out 10 injured who were hospitalized, including one in critical condition, according to a statement by the Istanbul governor’s office.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
The victim pulled out a firearm, which McDonald attempted to take, the statement said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled out
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The contest was delayed for about 10 minutes in the fourth after plate umpire Ron Kulpa exited due to taking a foul ball off his mask.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Michael Lorenzen took the mound with conviction to be part of the solution at Coors Field, and exited in disgrace.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the face of growing opposition generated in part by allegations of his misconduct, Gaetz withdrew.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the south, Lebanese Army tanks withdrew as Israeli ones rolled in.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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His income moved dramatically from year to year, from a high of around $166 million in 2021 to a low of around $8 million the following year.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Neither side has retreated from their maximalist claims, signaling that talks could be protracted.—
Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dion had retreated from performing after revealing she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological and autoimmune disorder that affects mobility and vocal ability.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chosen as the replacement to the game mid at-bat with a runner on first base when Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton departed in the second inning, Rea had to get ready on the fly.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The chief communications officer role at OpenAI has remained vacant since Hannah Wong departed earlier this year.—
Alyson Shontell,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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In 2001, the couple, who did not have children, retired to Miami in search of warmer beaches.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The vast majority of Fuller voters were white, older and retired, and were not spending much of their time driving in their day-to-day lives.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Things became chippy in the second quarter when Denver backup center Zeke Nnaji, pressed into action due to the injuries, got into an altercation with De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II after Murray and LJ Cryer exchanged shoves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Arvidsson helped win the faceoff and got the puck back to McAvoy.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Royals' left-hander went six innings and allowed four hits and a walk while striking out eight.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs went from playing in 100-plus degree weather for over a week in Arizona to wind chills in the upper 20s on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field in their 6-2 win over the Angels.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Pulled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20out. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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