1
as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings
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2
as in to demolish
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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3
as in to win
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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Recent Examples of pull down
Valančiūnas, in his 14th season since the Raptors selected him fifth overall in the 2011 draft, scored 17 points and pulled down nine rebounds in 23 minutes Wednesday, his first start of the season.
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
In Weckback’s absence, junior Jazmyn Bugg hit the glass hard, pulling down a game-high 11 rebounds to go with nine points.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
When the clock strikes midnight, simply pull down on the center of the blanket to release the tape; the balloons will gently float down and shower your guests.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Kylie also passionately advised against taking any child to a Santa that might have a fake beard that pulls down away from his face.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
In Weckback’s absence, junior Jazmyn Bugg hit the glass hard, pulling down a game-high 11 rebounds to go with nine points.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
When the clock strikes midnight, simply pull down on the center of the blanket to release the tape; the balloons will gently float down and shower your guests.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Kylie also passionately advised against taking any child to a Santa that might have a fake beard that pulls down away from his face.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull down
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So, automation can be used to destroy labor or workers’ power, but it can also be used in the opposite direction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Homes, businesses and synagogues were destroyed.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the closure, crews will demolish the Lister Avenue Bridge and the pedestrian bridge at Oakley Avenue over I-70.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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The military showed us a map of Hamas tunnel routes Israeli forces are still discovering and demolishing in the area.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And, from this week’s issue, Nicola Twilley’s reporting on another lingering effect of the wildfires—smoke taint that is ruining grapes and threatening California’s wine industry.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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This will either change your life or ruin you.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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While fleeing their home out of fear that the animals would tear down its fragile structure with the family of six inside, Citra unfortunately fell into the elephants’ path.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thune has consistently opposed tearing down the filibuster.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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With their four nominations, HUNTR/X becomes the first K-pop girl group to earn Grammy nominations, and one of two acts (alongside ROSÉ of Blackpink) to earn nominations in the same year, another first for the genre.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Brown and Harbour have earned two Emmy noms each, with Harbour and Ryder also garnering Golden Globe nods.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s victory places him at the forefront of a global cohort of diaspora leaders who have shattered political ceilings in recent years.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The lone exceptions have been health care – an industry growing as a result of an aging population – and leisure and hospitality, which has reaped some of the spoils from an increasingly bifurcated economy.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sol de Janeiro’s body lotion comes with a convenient pump that quickly dispenses the lotion so my skin can reap the benefits of the formula.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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