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
Videos are pulled down and domains are blocked.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
They are pulled down and in their stead shops, warehouses, and public buildings are erected.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
The red engine shut-off handles were not pulled down all the way, and the engines were not turned off, according the plea agreement.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
That retreat helped pull down overall international travel numbers, even as trips to other countries remained robust.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
They are pulled down and in their stead shops, warehouses, and public buildings are erected.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
The red engine shut-off handles were not pulled down all the way, and the engines were not turned off, according the plea agreement.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
That retreat helped pull down overall international travel numbers, even as trips to other countries remained robust.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull down
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In a poignant touch, the seating within is made of wood sourced from ancient cedar trees, which previously grew near a Japanese temple destroyed by the earthquake.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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His death destroyed the agent’s two-year path to take down the Invernizzi family.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
21 Sep. 2025
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Of the 27 homes on their street in the Rollins neighborhood, 25 were either destroyed, demolished or suffered extensive damage that left them unlivable until they could be gutted and rebuilt, Heath said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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While the tower still exists and houses seniors, the cottages were demolished to make way for a mixed-income development.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Tonight, then, served as another winning addition to his growing political roster.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Colligan cautioned that while an awards win could change a film’s fortune at the box office, distributors needed to make calculated choices, given the industry that has sprung up around awards campaigns and the subsequent costs.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Doing so could compromise the slight taper at the hem, ruining the silhouette.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Beloved establishments torn down made way for parks, apartments and space for a sprawling interstate system.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Sep. 2025
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Then the company will slowly tear down the Glass House over the next 18 months with most of it gone by the end of 2027 or mid-2028.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Finally, impact strength assesses a material’s ability to absorb sudden shocks without shattering, highlighting that the hardness alone doesn’t always mean toughness.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Any sense of safety that once existed in the Qatari capital – a longtime haven for Hamas officials, with the tacit agreement of the US and Israel – has now been shattered.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Michigan Lottery jackpot recipients included a man from Genesee County who won $25,000 a year for life through a Lucky For Life game, and a woman from Oakland County who reaped $4 million by playing an Electric 300s game.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Pumpkins Add pumpkin to your diet this fall to reap the beneficial effects the vegetable can have on the body.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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