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
The turning off of lights, the closing of curtains, the pulling up of blankets, the loss of consciousness—each piece of the routine felt distinct, and sweet.
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Sarah Miller, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
Chicago police suspect a red SUV pulled up alongside a large crowd on the city’s far South Side late June 19, according to a police news release.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Zwayer also pulled up with a cramp towards the end of the USA’s win.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Give the culprit a small spritz, let sit for a second, and then carefully wiggle the zipper back and forth while pulling up or down as needed.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
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Sarah Miller, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
Chicago police suspect a red SUV pulled up alongside a large crowd on the city’s far South Side late June 19, according to a police news release.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Zwayer also pulled up with a cramp towards the end of the USA’s win.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Give the culprit a small spritz, let sit for a second, and then carefully wiggle the zipper back and forth while pulling up or down as needed.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pull up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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Dallas Cowboys fans can stop wondering if George Pickens will be the latest holdout or hold in for the franchise because on Tuesday, the receiver cleared the air by reporting to mandatory minicamp.—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This often meant that European nations recruited talented footballers from their former colonies to stop them from playing elsewhere.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Ripley was honored for a heroic effort to halt the advance of North Vietnamese forces by blowing up a crucial bridge in 1972.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 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,
18 June 2026
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Reforms to encourage foreign investment and stimulate economic growth have stalled in Congress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions about capsule wardrobes Plenty of people like the idea of a capsule wardrobe but stall on the details.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Editors These workers prepare articles and books for publication, helping writers shape and structure their work and checking for accuracy and clarity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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His attorneys said his blood sugar levels were only checked once a month in the jail, putting him at risk of organ failure or even death.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Vanoven urged residents to stay home as crews worked the active scene, warning that downed power lines and debris would be harder to see after dark.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Rhaenys served as a valuable member of Rhaenyra’s council, even going to stop Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) from taking Rook’s Rest for King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney), so Rhaenyra could stay back.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The president's team also repaired fountains throughout the city, tore down the White House's East Wing to make way for a ballroom, attempted to close the Kennedy Center for renovations, and drew up plans for a gigantic triumphal arch across the river from the capital in Virginia.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Not everything in the imagination can be drawn up.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Olwan, who scored a phenomenal hat-trick in a 3-0 win against Oman to seal Jordan’s qualification for the World Cup, held up a No 11 shirt as a tribute to team-mate Yazan Al-Naimat.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The perk here is that the material holds up to cold weather by stretching and expanding without breaking, requiring fewer repairs and resource use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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