pull down

verb

Definition of pull downnext
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 earn
to receive as return for effort he's pulling down six figures at that job

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull down
  1. destroy
  2. demolish
  3. win
  4. ruin
  5. tear down
  6. earn
  7. shatter
  8. reap
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  • That decision eliminated the creative accounting that has destroyed countless songwriting partnerships.
    — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026
  • The leaf-hopping insect destroyed more than 1,000 acres of grapevines in Northern California from 1994 to 2008, causing $30 million in damage, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
    — Lizzie Kane July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of destroy
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  • Structures on the site, at 1451 Sproule Avenue, were demolished in 2005.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • The new space is just north of the existing terminal, which is to be demolished.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of demolish
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  • Wyatt Langford then hit one off the fence to drive in the winning run.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • Conine certainly did his part to keep the Marlins’ winning ways going after Miami had a rocky start to the game on Thursday.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of win
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  • Instead of fighting with Whitney, Lindsay has a talk with Yvonne about how Lindsay ruined Yvonne’s wedding by making it all about her.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of ruin
Verb
  • Morningside High will eventually be torn down for a residential development.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • One of the most dramatic gathering places in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is being torn down due to safety concerns, according to the National Park Service.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of tear down
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  • Their latest victory was a 4-0 win over the New York Mets on Saturday, earned on the strength of Eduardo Rivera’s 3 2/3 scoreless innings, a key fourth-inning two-run homer from Andruw Monasterio and a late insurance shot from Masataka Yoshida.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Mason Miller earned his 24th save of the season in a scoreless ninth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026
Definition of earn
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  • Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-shattering solo row from California to Hawaii in just 43 days, becoming the fastest person ever.
    — Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • As the victim appeared to start to walk away, a gunshot rang out, and the Mitsubishi’s driver’s window shattered, the video showed, prosecutors alleged.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of shatter
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  • Research and development accounts for an average of just 4% of European countries’ defense budgets, compared to 10% for the United States – which reaps significant economic multiplier effects from that military spending.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • For the first time, both Nike and Adidas are reaping the benefits.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of reap
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