pulled over; pulling over; pulls over
: to steer one's vehicle to the side of the road
: to cause to pull over
pulled him over for speeding
Examples of pullover in a Sentence
Noun
She was wearing a light pullover.
Recent Examples on the Web
Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
The half-zip pullover of this set is great for keeping warm at night or layering for morning hikes during the day (or okay, just cuddling up to watch some Netflix).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
During a recent outing with her husband, the Princess of Wales was spotted wearing black leggings and a sporty black pullover.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
Or a camel duster sporting denim sleeves tossed over a pastel checked button-up, which was itself trapped under a sheer peach scrim of a pullover.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
Kuzyk the Amelie polo Kuzyk the Ru long skirt
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the Claude sweater
Kuzyk
the Jane dress
Kuzyk
the Sabina dress
Kuzyk
Rumi suede pullover
Emme Parsons of Emme Parsons
Photo: Emmer Parsons
In the footwear category, Emme Parsons is one to watch.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
Quince Mongolian Cashmere pullover hoodie $100 at Quince $100 at Quince
Houdini Sportswear
Introducing the tech fleece set of your dreams.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
Adorned with cute bunny ears, the cozy pullover sweatshirt features a kid-friendly zipper, so their fingers are protected.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
Find it on Amazon Go Slouchy With This Loose Crewneck Pullover
Ditch the tight clothes and submit to the comfort of slouchy, loose items with this cozy pullover sweater.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Eliza Brooke, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022
Rod Parker sits on the end of the Homestead bench donning a blue Spartans pullover and gray sweatpants.
—Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2020
For this fall there are all sorts of body-skimming knits, most of them pullover styles with a round, mock or turtle neck.
—Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019
Other items include a backpack in Gryffindor colors scarlet and gold, a men’s jacket with a Deathly Hallows theme and a four-houses themed pullover in white.
—Rebekah Tuchscherer, USA TODAY, 7 June 2019
Before they're sold out, stock up on the pullover sweatshirt or hoodie styles in fresh colors like cream and olive (or buy this unexpected rose color for the guy in your life).
3.
—Health.com, 13 Dec. 2017
The four-year-old dressed up in uniform for his big day, with a logo pullover sweater, blue oxford shirt and his signature shorts.
—Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2017
Austen Rankin looked the part in a white Nike Ohio State pullover, black Nike shorts and all-white adidas cleats.
—Bill Landis, cleveland.com, 16 May 2017
Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
Serap sat with her back turned to him, cloaked in a trench coat pulled over a midnight black abaya.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
He was pulled over after a caller reported a black 2022 Tesla that Rondo was driving was traveling recklessly on I-65 southbound in Bartholomew County, according to Indiana State Police.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Drennan was pulled over for not having his taillights on.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024
Before exiting the complex, the player, who seems to be wearing a dress shirt and vest, notices a group of fans and pulls over to say hello and sign some autographs before roaring off.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
A number of vehicles pull over to witness the scene before police and firefighters arrive.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2024
Annalisa arrives at the appointment in high boots and a black tracksuit with the hood pulled over her head.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024
In the shot, the two appear to be cozied up together in bed with their shirts pulled over their faces.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
Noun
The Republican businessman posted his March Madness picks on X as the tournament began on Thursday — and despite wearing a Badgers pullover, selected the Boilermakers to win the championship.
—Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
The half-zip pullover of this set is great for keeping warm at night or layering for morning hikes during the day (or okay, just cuddling up to watch some Netflix).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
During a recent outing with her husband, the Princess of Wales was spotted wearing black leggings and a sporty black pullover.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
Or a camel duster sporting denim sleeves tossed over a pastel checked button-up, which was itself trapped under a sheer peach scrim of a pullover.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
Kuzyk the Amelie polo Kuzyk the Ru long skirt
Kuzyk
the Claude sweater
Kuzyk
the Jane dress
Kuzyk
the Sabina dress
Kuzyk
Rumi suede pullover
Emme Parsons of Emme Parsons
Photo: Emmer Parsons
In the footwear category, Emme Parsons is one to watch.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
Quince Mongolian Cashmere pullover hoodie $100 at Quince $100 at Quince
Houdini Sportswear
Introducing the tech fleece set of your dreams.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
Adorned with cute bunny ears, the cozy pullover sweatshirt features a kid-friendly zipper, so their fingers are protected.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
Find it on Amazon Go Slouchy With This Loose Crewneck Pullover
Ditch the tight clothes and submit to the comfort of slouchy, loose items with this cozy pullover sweater.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Because Tár shot during autumn, Daigeler also dressed Blanchett in an array of pullover sweaters, sweater vests, and cardigans.
—Eliza Brooke, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022
Rod Parker sits on the end of the Homestead bench donning a blue Spartans pullover and gray sweatpants.
—Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2020
For this fall there are all sorts of body-skimming knits, most of them pullover styles with a round, mock or turtle neck.
—Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019
Other items include a backpack in Gryffindor colors scarlet and gold, a men’s jacket with a Deathly Hallows theme and a four-houses themed pullover in white.
—Rebekah Tuchscherer, USA TODAY, 7 June 2019
Before they're sold out, stock up on the pullover sweatshirt or hoodie styles in fresh colors like cream and olive (or buy this unexpected rose color for the guy in your life).
3.
—Health.com, 13 Dec. 2017
The four-year-old dressed up in uniform for his big day, with a logo pullover sweater, blue oxford shirt and his signature shorts.
—Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2017
Austen Rankin looked the part in a white Nike Ohio State pullover, black Nike shorts and all-white adidas cleats.
—Bill Landis, cleveland.com, 16 May 2017
Verb
Don’t pull over to the side of the road, highway or interstate to view the eclipse.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
Serap sat with her back turned to him, cloaked in a trench coat pulled over a midnight black abaya.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
He was pulled over after a caller reported a black 2022 Tesla that Rondo was driving was traveling recklessly on I-65 southbound in Bartholomew County, according to Indiana State Police.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Drennan was pulled over for not having his taillights on.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024
Before exiting the complex, the player, who seems to be wearing a dress shirt and vest, notices a group of fans and pulls over to say hello and sign some autographs before roaring off.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
A number of vehicles pull over to witness the scene before police and firefighters arrive.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2024
Annalisa arrives at the appointment in high boots and a black tracksuit with the hood pulled over her head.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024
In the shot, the two appear to be cozied up together in bed with their shirts pulled over their faces.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Pullover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullover. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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pullover
1 of 2 adjective
pull·over
ˌpu̇l-ˌō-vər 
: put on by being pulled over the head
pullover sweater
pullover
2 of 2 noun
pull·over
ˈpu̇l-ˌō-vər
: a pullover garment
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