PULL THROUGH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

pull through

verb

Definition of pull through

as in to come to

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as in to hold out

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Recent Examples of pull through Miraculously – and to the surprise of his doctors – Hall pulled through. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 11 June 2026 Its prototype soil-nitrate sensor can be pulled through the field by a truck to measure nitrate concentration in real time. — Maurizio Arseni, IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2026 Massie had held firm -- adamant that his constituents would pull through for him. — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 19 May 2026 Prime Minister Keir Starmer pulled through the immediate aftermath of bruising UK local elections, but his longer-term position remained in jeopardy as his Labour rivals touted a plan to replace him with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. — Alex Wickham, Bloomberg, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull through

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through

Verb

But when the poll came around to Tony’s budget dispute with the County Commission, the wording of the questions — along with the absence of the County Commission’s perspective on the issues — may be just as important as the results.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
When the rear end starts coming around, instinct tells you to look at the curb, cone or barrier getting frighteningly close.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of come around

Verb

Delane participated in last Wednesday’s session before being held out Thursday and Friday and ultimately missing Sunday’s game against the Broncos.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
Murray suffered a concussion early in the season opener and was held out the following week.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of hold out

Verb

Heat triggers shape recovery The technology uses shape-memory polymers (SMPs), materials that can be programmed into a temporary shape and recover their original form when heated.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Nick Poulos fumbled on fourth down, and Malcolm McCain recovered.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of recover

Verb

The weather should improve from northwest to southeast, although clouds may hang on near the coast.

— Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, a pair of massive midcentury French ceramic faces that hang on a wall opposite the menu of the day are on loan from Baraghani’s own home.

— Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of hang on

Verb

Notre Dame took over on downs, ran the clock down to about a minute and held on from there.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
The Stallions took the lead in the second quarter, with the help of their outstanding kicker and held on to it in the second half for a 13-10 win over the Tillers in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs Friday at San Juan Hills High.

— Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of hold on

Verb

Centuries later, although accusations have changed from witchcraft, women who continue to challenge societal expectations and standards still face public scrutiny.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Nvidia’s board confirmed that Mr Huang retains its confidence and will continue to lead the company.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026