as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pull up
As people gathered outside Antioch Baptist Church ahead of funeral services, a vehicle pulled up nearby.
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Shortly after the victim pulled up to the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect shot and killed the victim, police say.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 23 Mar. 2026
Arnold pulled up without a moment of hesitation.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
From cargo ships crossing the ocean to the delivery van pulling up to your door, rising fuel and other energy prices are driving up the cost of transporting goods.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pull up
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Shortly after the victim pulled up to the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect shot and killed the victim, police say.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 23 Mar. 2026
Arnold pulled up without a moment of hesitation.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
From cargo ships crossing the ocean to the delivery van pulling up to your door, rising fuel and other energy prices are driving up the cost of transporting goods.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pull up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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Asking the engineers to stop designing a firing squad chamber for the state of Idaho to execute death-row prisoners.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees went a perfect 5-for-5 with ABS challenges in Monday’s 2-1 walk-off loss to the Mariners, but that didn’t stop Boone and company from barking at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Residents are asking a judge to halt the project and have taken the city to court as, through the Advisory Council for Legal and Ethical Oversight, a group made up of West Natomas residents.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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His mission — to halt his body’s natural response to time and gravity — includes numerous hours in the gym, intermittent fasting, red light therapy and swallowing over 100 supplements each day.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Calls come in about elders caught in financial scams or elders who are sick.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Senate bill does not include ICE reforms, but House Democrats were prepared to vote for the deal since funding for deportations would continue to be stalled.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those bills have stalled as well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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For a better understanding of where trolleys stop near you, check the SEPTA website for Philadelphia transit maps.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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To limit further misuse, place a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, and check your credit reports for any unfamiliar activity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Come for the jazz—from Grammy Award-winning bassists to young powerhouse vocalists—but stay for the chic atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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While Miami has stayed just below the $4 mark, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton/West Palm Beach County have broken the barrier.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Alexander Pröll, the official in Chancellor Christian Stocker's office responsible for digitization, said that draft legislation will be drawn up by the end of June.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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How Mendoza would draw up the rest of the lineup against flame-throwing Pirates ace Paul Skenes was more of a question mark.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Rendered in textured brass, the piece can hold up to four candles and evokes the Italian studio’s monolithic, architectural design practice.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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But each of its components holds up under scrutiny, according to reporting from Healthline and Time.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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