pull on
phrasal verb
pulled on; pulling on; pulls on
1
: to hold onto and move (something) toward oneself
She pulled on the rope with all her might.
2
: to hold onto and pull (something) repeatedly
When she gets nervous, she pulls on her ear.
3
: to breathe in the smoke from (a cigarette, pipe, etc.)
He rocked back and forth, pulling on his pipe.
4
: to dress oneself in (clothing)
She quickly pulled on her boots.
He pulled a sweater on.
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Nevertheless, Senate Democrats are pulling on all available levers, no matter how limited.
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the extra strain on your foot can pull on your plantar fascia, Dr. Carroll says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
Tug on a Leaf A go-to method that always works for McConnell—pulling on the leaves.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
Tight calves can also pull on your Achilles, which then tugs on your plantar fascia, since both attach to your heel bone.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the extra strain on your foot can pull on your plantar fascia, Dr. Carroll says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
Tug on a Leaf A go-to method that always works for McConnell—pulling on the leaves.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
Tight calves can also pull on your Achilles, which then tugs on your plantar fascia, since both attach to your heel bone.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pull on
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“Pull on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20on. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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