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
Dermatologists say people have been styling their hair in ways to intentionally pull up facial skin for time immemorial.
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 May 2026
On nice days, pull up a seat at the outside bar and choose from the list of more than two dozen beers on tap.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
The Mercedes could be seen pulling up next to the EcoSport, which was occupied by five people, including Chaney, according to court documents.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Chicago police said a dark sport-utility vehicle pulled up in the 5000 block of South Throop Street, and someone in the vehicle got out and started shooting.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 May 2026
On nice days, pull up a seat at the outside bar and choose from the list of more than two dozen beers on tap.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
The Mercedes could be seen pulling up next to the EcoSport, which was occupied by five people, including Chaney, according to court documents.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Chicago police said a dark sport-utility vehicle pulled up in the 5000 block of South Throop Street, and someone in the vehicle got out and started shooting.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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Blackwood made two highlight-reel saves during a Vegas power play and stopped multiple mini-breakaways in the middle period as well.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Don't let a lack of sunshine stop you from enjoying a bountiful harvest of vegetables that grow in the shade.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Russian military bloggers have warned that even small mines scattered along key highways could repeatedly halt traffic for inspections and demining operations.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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And last year, City Council took a 12-0 vote to direct Feldstein Soto to withdraw an effort to halt a federal judge’s order prohibiting LAPD officers from targeting journalists with crowd control weapons.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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On Wednesday afternoon, the Indiana Fever superstar took advantage of an off day to catch some MLB action at Oracle Park.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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The Quality Paperback Book Club knew how to catch your eye.—
John Ficarra,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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The Biden administration proposed such a change in 2024, but the effort stalled amid procedural disputes and litigation.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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But the economy hasn't stalled out, in part because of that disconnect between the top and bottom halves of the population.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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The staff would be asked to observe international passengers, check passengers' temperatures for fever and refer ill passengers to CDC Port Health Station if further assessment was needed, all on a volunteer basis.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Edwards Lifesciences checks the boxes that matter most for our momentum strategies — solid fundamentals, a meaningful growth tilt and a stock price beginning to confirm the story that the business is telling.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Due to safety concerns, the age restriction for overwater villa stays is 13 and up, though parents or guardians can sign a waiver upon booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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More importantly, leadership storytelling requires energy, curiosity, and the willingness to stay awake to what others miss.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Some medical clinics advertise microdosing Zepbound by drawing up less than the full amount in the single-use vial, but this has not been studied, and there is a risk of contaminating the vial by using it more than once.—
Jody Dushay,
STAT,
29 May 2026
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The blueprints were drawn up by Uruguayan architect Álvaro Pérez Azar, who also sourced and restored local vintage pieces of furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The right idea needs more than charm to hold up.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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That said, the thesis has held up in NCAA men’s ice hockey, another sport that is expanding its footprint (see Arizona State) and garnering the attention of big college programs (see Penn State), all while the talent level increases dramatically.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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