pull off
verb
pulled off; pulling off; pulls off
: to carry out despite difficulties : accomplish successfully against odds
the team pulled off an upset
Synonyms of pull off
Examples of pull off in a Sentence
the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops
Recent Examples on the Web
Two years ago at the Winter X Games, Kim became the first woman to pull off a 1260-degree spin in competition.
—
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Something to savor The national title game is more than a week away as UM pulled off the improbable after barely qualifying for the playoffs.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The latter is making the case for the turtleneck comeback—an enduring but equally difficult to pull off winter staple.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
But the musical does manage to pull off one genuine transformation.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pull off
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Something to savor The national title game is more than a week away as UM pulled off the improbable after barely qualifying for the playoffs.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The latter is making the case for the turtleneck comeback—an enduring but equally difficult to pull off winter staple.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
But the musical does manage to pull off one genuine transformation.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pull off
Cite this Entry
“Pull off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20off. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share