PULL OFF Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

pull off

verb

Definition of pull off

as in to fulfill

to carry through (as a process) to completion the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops

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Recent Examples of pull off Using gestures and swipes on a traditional slab-style phone always felt cramped and imprecise when trying to pull off quick maneuvers. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 Read the full story about how Culp pulled off this remarkable turnaround here. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 July 2026 Here are some pro tips on how to pull off this layered look for a timeless aesthetic. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 July 2026 Neither England nor France played much defense, and the result was a 10-goal thriller that saw England go up 4-0 in the first half before allowing France to score three times and nearly pull off an improbable comeback. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull off

Verb

The 21-year-old winger, who had been talking to The Athletic and other members of the English media, stopped chatting to fulfil the request.

— Simon Johnson, New York Times, 26 July 2026
But the promise of something more meaningful from these sequences is never fulfilled.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of fulfill

Verb

As the defense adjusts to its new look at the offense looks to remain consistent after a stellar 2025 season, the goal will be to carry over what the team accomplished as a unit in the offseason program.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
On the cusp of accomplishing it for the first time, they were dismissed like a steward holding a gravy boat.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of accomplish

Verb

The actors also showcased their talent by performing scenes from the show, in tandem with clips projected onto the big panel screens for audiences.

— Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
After performing very well in 2020-21, Leeds’ first season back in the Premier League after an absence of 16 years, Illan Meslier’s signature on a five-year contract was viewed as a long-term solution.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of perform

Verb

Sometimes a production design choice can achieve what a close-up or a line of dialogue cannot.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 24 July 2026
Thus, in this novel, the Vanstone sisters are constantly prevented from achieving their ultimate goals of domesticity, through no faults of their own.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of achieve

Verb

Surpass the second apron, and a team loses its ability to execute most types of trades and most kinds of free-agent signings.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026
From a fringed mullet, to a blonde buzz cut, bobs in various lengths, micro bangs, and even a shade of citrus—Kristen Stewart’s looks are always executed with an edge.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of execute

Verb

Hernandez did an excellent job of easing Cornucopia, who was fitted with a brace before being removed from the track in an equine ambulance.

— Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
The two did a great job improvising before Bandito finally connected with a powerbomb on the mat.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of do

Verb

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said the system is expected to become fully operational within 35 months, with at least 25 percent of production to be carried out by Greek industry.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
The project was carried out by a collaborative team of 25, more than half of them Kenyan.

— Raul Roman, NPR, 25 July 2026

Definition of carry out

Verb

Purchases allegedly made by Burke under aliases also included cadaver bags, heavy-duty laundry bags, chain saws, a shovel and a fireproof mat, Byers testified.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
At least eight more games will be added to Sunderland’s calendar when UEFA’s draw is made in Nyon on August 28.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026