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pulled in; pulling in; pulls in
Definition of pull in
: to arrive at a destination or come to a stop
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Synonyms & Antonyms for pull in
Synonyms
- bridle,
- check,
- constrain,
- contain,
- control,
- curb,
- govern,
- hold,
- inhibit,
- keep,
- measure,
- regulate,
- rein (in),
- restrain,
- rule,
- tame
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The first known use of pull in was in 1605
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