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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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

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

He pulled out of the Masters in January and has only played in three of six ranking events in 2026, reaching the final of the World Open in China last month.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

When they came to stop, one guy pulled out an American flag.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

She reached into her pocket, pulled out the paper, and busily straightened it until it was legible to her.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith