as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pull up
It's powered by a digital motor that spins up to 110,000 RPM, and delivers 115 Air Watts of suction that pulls up dirt, pet hair, and crumbs across carpets or hard floors.
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PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Curry puts on a show Late in the fourth quarter, in the middle of scoring 35 of his 42 points after halftime, Curry pulled up from the top of the key in traffic.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
From 34 feet deep, Curry pulled up and stole Gordon’s moment.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
The police officer quickly pulled up to the scene, exited her police vehicle and went to help the drivers in the cars, officials said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Curry puts on a show Late in the fourth quarter, in the middle of scoring 35 of his 42 points after halftime, Curry pulled up from the top of the key in traffic.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
From 34 feet deep, Curry pulled up and stole Gordon’s moment.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
The police officer quickly pulled up to the scene, exited her police vehicle and went to help the drivers in the cars, officials said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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And Los Angeles did not stop there.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Advocates and beneficiaries say halting the food aid would force people to choose between buying groceries and paying other bills.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tens of millions of Americans are now feeling the impact as federal food assistance halted over the weekend and travelers experienced chaos at major airports.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the man who caught her eye in the end was practically a stranger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The hiring has caught the attention of the beauty world today.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Thibodeaux emerged from the turf with the ball, but referees ruled that the quarterback’s forward progress had stalled, meaning no change of possession occurred.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft’s Surface Table fizzled, and Arcade1Up’s Infinity Game Table — fun, nostalgic, but hardly a household name — proved that even good ideas can stall without the right spark.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the shock factor, Crow hopes her video inspires others with old jetted tubs to check theirs, and encourages empathy for people maintaining older homes.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The caller asked me to check my WhatsApp messages.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Add a crewneck sweater to your closet for a timeless look, style a sweater vest over your favorite long-sleeve shirts and dresses, or complete your outfit with accessories like scarves and gloves to stay warm no matter the weather.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the temperature drops, wear this dress under your favorite jacket to stay warm—without feeling bulky underneath.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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New organizational structures are expected to be drawn up in the coming weeks inside both Paramount Skydance’s linear and streaming TV operations.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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In his final months in office, Biden’s administration drew up sprawling rules for exporting advanced computer chips used to develop AI systems.—
Byron Tau,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Carpenter asked, as Fogelmanis smiled and held up his hands to receive the pink handcuffs.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Gesture strikes the perfect balance between plush and firm, providing back support for long days at your desk alongside a thick, comfortable seat that holds up to years of punishment.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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