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
Mira pulled out a fifties-style blue frock.
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Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Dollars are pulled out of local communities instead of being reinvested into the grid and the people who depend on it.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The two became engaged in an argument that turned into a fight, during which the unknown person pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the victim about the body before leaving the scene, police said.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Murphy sorted through a few papers and pulled out a white sheet featuring a grid with boxes highlighted green, yellow or red.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The man then allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired at officers, the highway patrol said.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Major bands including Dropkick Murphys pulled out, leading Collins to cancel all 2026 Punk in the Park dates after the donation was discovered.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Tasks like work extraction are part of a larger framework known as resource distillation, where useful properties are pulled out of imperfect systems.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Her bedding was pulled out of the bedroom window, debris from the deck and everything on it was scattered in her backyard.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Dollars are pulled out of local communities instead of being reinvested into the grid and the people who depend on it.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The two became engaged in an argument that turned into a fight, during which the unknown person pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the victim about the body before leaving the scene, police said.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Murphy sorted through a few papers and pulled out a white sheet featuring a grid with boxes highlighted green, yellow or red.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The man then allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired at officers, the highway patrol said.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Major bands including Dropkick Murphys pulled out, leading Collins to cancel all 2026 Punk in the Park dates after the donation was discovered.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Tasks like work extraction are part of a larger framework known as resource distillation, where useful properties are pulled out of imperfect systems.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Her bedding was pulled out of the bedroom window, debris from the deck and everything on it was scattered in her backyard.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled out
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In addition, overall passenger numbers decreased 20% after Spirit exited a route, which indicates that rival airlines did not immediately step forward to fill the void.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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In November, George Condo exited the gallery and joined Skarstedt and Sprüth Magers.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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Camp Mystic officials withdrew their application to reopen this summer, a day after an emotional legislative hearing attended by the parents of the girls killed by a flood at the camp last year.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Trump withdrew his first nominee, Fox News medical contributor Janette Nesheiwat, after questions were raised about her academic credentials.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Dillon Gabriel moved to a backup role as Deshaun Watson remained on the physically unable to perform list, even after the team opened his 21-day practice window in December.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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Meet, also, a discreet, briefcase-toting ball-bearings salesman from Chicago, recently moved here with his wife, now that the kids are grown.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The teachers retreated, some taking cover in the room.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Tatum briefly retreated toward the locker room during the third quarter of the Celtics’ 106-93 defeat at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday night.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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The plane had departed from Amarillo, Texas, roughly two hours before the crash and was headed to New Braunfels National Airport, according to flight data cited by The Associated Press.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Villanova lost four of its top five scorers as double-double machine Duke Brennan and veteran sixth-man Devin Askew saw their eligibility expire, and both Bryce Lindsay (Indiana) and Acaden Lewis (Miami) departed through the portal.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Vaughn Sharp hit an RBI double in the third for the Mustangs but Sharp was left stranded on third when Blaine retired the next two batters.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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She has essentially been retired as an artist in recent years, releasing only a few collaborative singles since her last full album in 2016.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Not every enterprise got past the beta stage.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Birmingham, led by former Orlando quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, made enough plays to run out the clock and the Storm never got another chance.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Maya Melendez, a ninth grader, went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and 7 RBI for the Patriots.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fans went home happy after an apparent makeup call wiped out a Saints go-ahead field goal, and the Packers avoided a 1-3 start by escaping with a 28-27 victory.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pulled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20out. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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