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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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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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
An upper stage sprang a leak of liquid oxygen during a Starlink launch on July 11, 2024, causing the satellites to be deployed too low; they were soon pulled down into Earth's atmosphere by drag.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Cearah Parchment had her third consecutive 20-point game and pulled down 10 rebounds to help Illinois secure the win.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The victim approached Watson and the other person , where Watson pulled down his mask and spit on the victim.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Sabonis pulled down 28 rebounds when the Kings visited TD Garden last season.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Cearah Parchment had her third consecutive 20-point game and pulled down 10 rebounds to help Illinois secure the win.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The victim approached Watson and the other person , where Watson pulled down his mask and spit on the victim.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Sabonis pulled down 28 rebounds when the Kings visited TD Garden last season.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull down
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Shipwreck hunters have been searching the lakes with more urgency in recent years out of concerns that invasive quagga mussels are slowly destroying wrecks.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, archaeologists faced a significant challenge—how to penetrate its secrets without destroying it in the process?—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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The former Portage Township Schools Administration building will be the first to be demolished this spring when workers begin preparing to build the new Aylesworth Middle School.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The village is demolishing homes to make way for the redevelopment and will relocate residents elsewhere on campus, Timberlake said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Aztecs won both games amid a six-game winning streak, but attendance dropped in each of their final three home games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The winning bid for the rare card was placed by venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci, the son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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That was what Ilia Malinin endured on Friday night, when his disastrous free skate ruined his chances for gold.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Steam cleaning is an effective way to sanitize and refresh your mattress, but the wrong technique can end up ruining the fabric.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Heavy equipment has been razing the multi-level concrete parking garage at 99 Founders Plaza for the past several weeks, and then will tear down the 150,000-square-foot former Bank of America offices.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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The audience might still be recovering; the year is young, but no one who saw Pierce tear down the Troubadour is likely to experience anything more memorable in 2026.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Beyond her performances, Russo has earned critical recognition as a songwriter.—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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When Mom reached Dad on the telephone in the White House pantry to commiserate over the earth-shattering news, Dad’s response was disbelieving.—
John Wrory Ficklin,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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But there are no predictions of record-shattering win totals this time – even as the Dodgers head into the season as favorites to three-peat.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Now imagine being able to reap the profit of selling your shares without paying tax.—
Matt Sedensky,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Legalize marijuana, regulate it like the sale of alcohol, and reap billions in new tax revenue.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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