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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Wear it with a jean jacket if you’re headed to a pumpkin patch, or pull on your favorite blazer and pair of trousers for a polished look.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The Job to be Done is stable pulling on a gradient – not a spec, not a feature.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
So the central bank’s pull on prices is unclear.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Drift Mid-rise Poplin Pant These poplin pants are easy to pull on and adaptable for a busy travel day.
—Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The Job to be Done is stable pulling on a gradient – not a spec, not a feature.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
So the central bank’s pull on prices is unclear.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Drift Mid-rise Poplin Pant These poplin pants are easy to pull on and adaptable for a busy travel day.
—Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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