PULL IN Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

pull in

verb

Definition of pull in

as in to contain

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long

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as in to arrest

to take or keep under one's control by authority of law he was pulled in after a random traffic stop turned up drugs in his car

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Verb

At the time of his death, Garcia-Sanchez was hauling asbestos-containing materials from the ninth floor to lower levels using a freight elevator, the report said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
The fire, which started Saturday, July 18, burned 2,035 acres but is now 100% contained.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

Definition of contain

Verb

The teen’s remains were found in September in the trunk of a Tesla that belongs to the singer, and D4vd was arrested in April.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Her government has cracked down on fuel theft and arrested dozens of current and former local officials – including some from Morena – accused of colluding with crime groups.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of arrest

Verb

The French forward controlled Mathieu Choinière's long pass, shrugged off a defender and finished.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
After controlling the ball twice with his head, Bouanga sprinted into the box and coolly lifted it over goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland and into the net.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026

Definition of control

Verb

Now protesters are using that same platform to mock his administration, ridicule pro-government television news coverage, transform confrontation with police into viral content and seize control of the online narrative.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Investigators also seized boxes that had been resealed and were ready to ship, packages containing modeling clay instead of fragrance products, additional modeling clay, a heat gun, glue and packaging materials, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Definition of seize

Verb

The bag has a magnetic flap to keep items secure inside, and the double straps are long enough to comfortably fit under your arm.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Colt’s father, Colin Gray, was found guilty of murder and manslaughter charges in March for purchasing his son the firearm and keeping it unsecured despite warnings that Colt was a danger to others.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of keep

Verb

Cade Gibson and Tyler Zuber then gave up four runs in the sixth inning and John King another in the eighth before Miami put together that ninth-inning rally to end the losing streak.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
Herrera initially intended to run in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District to challenge Emanuel Cleaver.

— Jack Harvel July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of run in

Verb

The investigation comes on the heels of back-to-back crackdowns on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in regulating tech behemoths including Meta and Apple.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
While Kalshi isn’t legally considered a gambling platform, as the app is regulated like commodity trading, multiple states have filed lawsuits to enforce gaming laws.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Definition of regulate

Verb

Photos appear to show one such altercation, with a fan attempting to grab Preston from the sideline.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
And once the stars are out, the fire pits come to life, where kids of all ages can enjoy s’mores by grabbing a kit from the front desk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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