PULL THROUGH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

pull through

verb

Definition of pull through

as in to come to

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as in to hold out

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Recent Examples of pull through Prime Minister Keir Starmer pulled through the immediate aftermath of bruising UK local elections, but his longer-term position remained in jeopardy as his Labour rivals touted a plan to replace him with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. — Alex Wickham, Bloomberg, 8 May 2026 The rally reflects the market pricing in the reality that AI infrastructure demand is pulling through power generation and grid equipment orders at a pace not seen in decades. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Delivered of his message, Max feels at peace—only to hear later that his father has pulled through. — Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 The man pulled through the intersection, paused for a moment, and sped off while McDermott was snapping glamor shots of Moreira near the pothole. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull through

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through

Verb

Investigators determined that the driver of the 18-wheeler was attempting to turn left out of a store parking lot onto Avenue E as a motorcycle traveling eastbound was coming around a curve in the road, police said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
For my dad and me, attending this concert was special; the kind of generational father-son experience that doesn’t come around too often.

— Raj Tawney, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of come around

Verb

Michigan will also get a share, but not until Canada’s costs are recovered, likely decades in the future.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
This past weekend in the singer’s native London, the Amy Winehouse Foundation — which helps young women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction — and the Winehouse family staged a free tribute concert for Amy.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026

Definition of recover

Verb

His extradition shortly after leaving office marked a rare chance at justice for Hondurans, who feared his hold on the country's justice system would never allow a conviction on Honduran soil.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
The Rangers held on to win, with the Mariners adding one more run off a wild pitch in the ninth.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

Definition of hold on

Verb

Could the temporary seating at BMO Field actually withstand the number of people All those fears were quelled when Toronto put on six memorable matchday experiences, along with raucous watch parties throughout the city.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Unlike traditional nail polish, gel can withstand any of your final summer adventures without chipping or scuffing.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

Both will continue group activities until their respective dates, with Pledis requesting fans not to visit enlistment ceremonies.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The bank said Thailand is being weighed down by falling gold prices and lower real interest rates, while Indonesia continues to face concerns over policy uncertainty and governance despite measures aimed at attracting foreign capital.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

That shift has helped country music—which generally seeks to weave itself into everyday life rather than stick out through spectacle—become the popular sound of the 2020s.

— Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
The choice certainly stuck out, as every other couple went with a story focused on grief, personal identity, or overcoming adversity.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026