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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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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

The Lakers trailed that game against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006 at halftime and actually needed Kobe’s 55 second-half points to pull away for the win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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

Villa have been unable to pull away from the chasing pack - and draw closer to City - because they have taken only 12 points in their past eight league matches.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

I pull away from her and wipe my face with the sleeve of my soft white coat.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.