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.
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025
The pullover design makes slipping it on such a breeze and the mock neckline provides just the right amount of coverage to keep you cozy on chilly spring nights.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
The family’s interactions with ICE began on April 30 when Parra Vargas and her partner were pulled over in Austin by Texas Highway Patrol in an unmarked vehicle, advocates said.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Other new releases include a pair of high-rise, moisture-absorbent shorts and the comfiest pullover hoodies imaginable.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025
The pullover design makes slipping it on such a breeze and the mock neckline provides just the right amount of coverage to keep you cozy on chilly spring nights.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
So there’s nothing in the air about people having the wool pulled over their eyes and being easily duped or conned?
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
The family’s interactions with ICE began on April 30 when Parra Vargas and her partner were pulled over in Austin by Texas Highway Patrol in an unmarked vehicle, advocates said.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
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“Pullover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullover. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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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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