pulled out

VERB

quit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon depart evacuate exit get off leave retire retreat stop take off withdraw

WEAK

go shove off stop participating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance allow arrive begin come come in continue enter keep stay

WEAK

persevere start

Example Sentences

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The “9 to 5” star raised concern among her fan base last fall after she pulled out from a number of scheduled appearances and performances.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

It hasn’t pulled out of any routes altogether, but it decided to delay announcing a new one.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Malian troops have also pulled out of the town of Tessalit further north, while clashes took place near the main Africa Corps facility in Bamako.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Ternus was on the road at the supplier’s facility, and sometime after midnight he pulled out a magnifying glass to count the circles, finding that the supplier had gotten it wrong, putting in 35 grooves.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Chip reached into the mailbox and pulled out a thick stack of letters and flyers.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix