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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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

In overtime, Clemson tried to pull away with Moore hitting a free throw before Rachael Rose found an open lane to the basket and put the Tigers up 64-61.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

A major concern is the possibility that customers could pull away from Super Micro to avoid having any ties to the company.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Bron argues to suppliers that Bloomingdale’s doesn’t pull away shoppers from their own stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

She expected him to flinch again, or try to pull away, but he stayed where he was, perfectly still.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

pull away

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