Definitions

pull away

VERB

divide

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break break down carve cut isolate partition segregate split subdivide tear

STRONG

bisect branch chop cleave cross demarcate detach dichotomize disengage disentangle disjoin dislocate dismember dissect dissever dissociate dissolve disunite divorce halve intersect loose part quarter rend rupture section segment sever shear sunder unbind undo

WEAK

abscind cut up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attach combine fix join mend stay unite wait

STRONG

associate close connect fasten marry

WEAK

agree append collect convince couple disarrange disorganize gather hold keep link maintain persuade retain

Example Sentences

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“Initially, yes. But then Simon went missing and Colin was pulled away from the operation, so we had to improvise.”

From Literature

After a minute, she pulls away and gives me a kiss on the top of my head.

From Literature

There were seven lead changes to start the fourth quarter until Brentwood pulled away.

From Los Angeles Times

Coal waved as her car pulled away, then he went up to Door’s room.

From Literature

He was now in the zone and pulled away to move to within one set of victory.

From Barron's