PULL OFF Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

pull off

verb

Definition of pull off

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 Still, this highlights ongoing concerns about cutting-edge AI models going rogue, or being easily weaponized to pull off hacking campaigns that the tech sector is ill-prepared to fend off. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 On Tuesday, Indy faced the Lynx at home and pulled off a statement win, at one point handing Minnesota its biggest deficit of the season. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Evergreen Park pulled off a dramatic 14-13 victory Friday over Reavis as sophomore receiver Jaylen Chothen ran for the game-winning 2-point conversion. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Cadillac Formula 1 Team test driver Colton Herta showed off his impressive wheelman skills by pulling off the save of a lifetime during Formula 2 qualifying in Baku earlier today. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull off

Verb

Lawmakers’ growing reluctance to fulfill Hegseth’s eye-popping budget request reflects real intraparty concerns about his leadership, his relationship with Congress, and the ongoing war with Iran.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
On the Middle East conflict, the two leaders agreed that Iran should fulfil its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, and that no country or entity should impose transit tolls on international waterways.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of fulfill

Verb

The award is given to an artist who is accomplished behind the camera as well as in front of it.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
After the Dodgers won in 2024, the commissioner’s office redefined competitive balance as how often a small-market team won the World Series, last accomplished by the 2015 Kansas City Royals.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of accomplish

Verb

The victim fell to the ground and stopped breathing and had to have CPR performed by bystanders, the report says.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
David Pakman examines just how far the need to perform for digital spectators has seeped into real life.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of perform

Verb

Mid-round, golfers head to the Halfway House for burger dogs and fish tacos, and the Links Margarita has apparently achieved something close to cult status among regulars.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Representatives from the three countries held three rounds of trilateral negotiations early this year, twice in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, and once in Geneva, but the talks achieved no significant breakthroughs.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of achieve

Verb

The 30-logical-qubit demonstration represents an important data point in the industry’s effort to move from isolated quantum experiments toward machines capable of executing increasingly long and reliable computations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Without official support from the US, however, any such agreement will be difficult to execute.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of execute

Verb

When the vast majority of minor leaguers never reach the majors, the arithmetic clears only when the terms on the few who do are punitive enough to fund the rest.

— Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
The company has already done this three times with Super Heavy but has not yet attempted it with Ship.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of do

Verb

Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said in a statement Thursday that the strikes were carried out after eight drones were launched from Afghanistan and Afghan forces shelled Pakistani border posts.

— MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Though homosexuality is legal in Turkey, authorities have carried out coordinated raids targeting LGBTQ advocacy organizations and activists across multiple cities, leading to mass arrests and detentions.

— Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of carry out

Verb

Many of the condition’s early signs, such as depression or impulsivity, can stem from other factors, and some experts worry about making premature diagnoses.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
After lying dormant for over twenty years, the property has been completely renovated to make the space feel tasteful, modern, and comfortable while continuing to pay tribute to its deep archival roots.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026