1
as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings
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2
as in to demolish
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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3
as in to win
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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Recent Examples of pull down
Jones, who has pulled down seven interceptions in his previous three seasons, has a reputation as a ball hawk.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
This missing feature, along with the larger number of CCDs, is part of what pulls down Threadripper’s performance while gaming.
—PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
The bulwark on the starboard side can be pulled down to create a terrace, the gunwale can slide downwards to expand the window below, and the drop-down platforms by the lounge can be opened up for an alfresco feel.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
The magnetic closure at the collar only opens when it’s pulled down, which Marmot says should keep it from popping open in the middle of the night.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
This missing feature, along with the larger number of CCDs, is part of what pulls down Threadripper’s performance while gaming.
—PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
The bulwark on the starboard side can be pulled down to create a terrace, the gunwale can slide downwards to expand the window below, and the drop-down platforms by the lounge can be opened up for an alfresco feel.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
The magnetic closure at the collar only opens when it’s pulled down, which Marmot says should keep it from popping open in the middle of the night.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull down
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But when our home was destroyed, our studio lost, and the war displaced us to Khanyounis’s tent camps, cooking became less about flavor and more about survival.—
Hamada Shaqoura,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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There were 25 diesel buses that were destroyed per the grant regulations, Young said.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
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After partially collapsing on Sunday, one of the two Eutaw Street buildings condemned by the city’s housing department was being demolished Monday evening, as transportation officials advised that street closures likely will continue through Tuesday’s commute.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Aug. 2025
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And its new chair, Rep. Mike Flood, wants to demolish that assumption for good.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Hang won bronze on vault at the Pan American Games and looks to capitalize on her strong block and execution.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Byrne won the Silver Bear for best leading performance at Berlin for the role, which was based on Bronstein’s real-life experiences as a mother.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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But a sewer backup during this weekend's historic flood ruined 60 of the backpacks, Maya Bell reports.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The old house was quickly torn down to make way for something far more ambitious.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
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With Minnesota tearing down its roster amid a franchise sale, Correa eagerly approved a trade to the team that rebuilt around him in the 2010s.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Those students could earn $55,000 while taking classes for their master’s degrees and working in the field under mentors at MPS.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The new, special tax break on tips is retroactive and applies to eligible tip income earned in all of 2025.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But true evil transcends death…As Gwen begins to receive calls in her dreams from the black phone and experience disturbing visions, her determination to solve the mystery will lead her and Finn to a snowed-in winter camp and a shattering discovery about the Grabber and their own family’s history.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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What is there to say when our souls have been shattered day after day, week after week, year after year?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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When Adobe’s $20 billion deal for smaller, scrappier rival Figma collapsed in 2023 under global antitrust scrutiny, investors set to reap billions complained loudly about Biden’s enforcers.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As New York State emerges as a heavyweight in the high-tech manufacturing and generative artificial intelligence fields, New York City will be in line to reap plenty of benefits from projects built upstate or on Long Island.—
Linda Baran,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
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