PULL OFF Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

pull off

verb

as in to fulfill

to carry through (as a process) to completion the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops

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Recent Examples of pull off The Nuggets pulled off an even more dramatic 4-point play to tie it with eight seconds left when Jokic drained a 3-pointer off the catch and Jamal Murray was simultaneously fouled while setting a pin-down to free up Jokic. —

Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026 For nearly a century, Hollywood has pulled off a trick that few other institutions can dream of. —

Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026 Illinois pulled off huge road wins at Purdue and Nebraska midseason to vault into the conversation as a top-five team in the country. —

Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 Their quarter-final against Manchester City or Real Madrid is far tougher, and unless Galatasaray pull off a major upset, Bayern will face one of three elite sides — Chelsea, Liverpool or PSG — in the semi-final. —

Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull off

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On Wednesday night, with a dose of pentobarbital pumped into a vein, Ricks’ wish was fulfilled.

— Emerson Clarridge Updated March 12, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
For now, Tibbs is content to be fulfilling his potential with one organization.

— Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026