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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

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When Bear begins to pull away from the intense devotion he engineered, Nikki’s behavior spirals out of control.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

“Cursor is in a very strong position to pull away from the pack,” Arnal Dayaratna, research vice president of software development at IDC, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026

He had to back off a little to manage overheating brakes for 10 laps but then was able to pull away again.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

Defensive woes haunted them once more with 33 points allowed on 73.7% shooting in the third quarter, allowing the Aces to pull away.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026

Mama frowns and tries to pull away, but I won’t let go of her hand.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott

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