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 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 The rally reflects the market pricing in the reality that AI infrastructure demand is pulling through power generation and grid equipment orders at a pace not seen in decades. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Delivered of his message, Max feels at peace—only to hear later that his father has pulled through. — Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 The man pulled through the intersection, paused for a moment, and sped off while McDermott was snapping glamor shots of Moreira near the pothole. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull through

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through

Verb

Teams can build depth and acquire role players regularly, but the carrying forces don’t come around often.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
John Rave hit a two-out double and Carter Jensen came around to score.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of come around

Verb

Wells, 18, disappeared July 4 during a boat trip with three friends to Horn Island in Jackson, Mississippi, and his body was recovered two days later by a National Park Service ranger on a nearby island.

— Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Investigators recovered numerous pieces of evidence, including pieces of clothing, fired shell casings, DNA swabs and bullet fragments collected from Cherry’s body, according to the report.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of recover

Verb

Partisan attachment in urban and suburban areas has been remarkably stable in recent decades, but rural areas have shifted sharply, meaning that Republicans want to hang on to their new advantage and Democrats want to swing things back.

— Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
In Galecki’s room, large black-and-white portraits of Brigitte Bardot and Keith Richards hang on opposite sides of a doorway.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of hang on

Verb

If history is any guide, before the restrictions go into effect, the SAFE for Kids Act may have to withstand lawsuits, similar to those filed in other states that have aimed to crack down on social media.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Investing in overall lawn health can help homeowners cultivate a more resilient lawn fit to withstand extreme weather.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

Sunday’s blackout is the first of August, and comes after the island of 10-million people suffered three in July as the US continues imposing an oil blockade that is testing the country’s aging energy infrastructure.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The trial is expected to hear more than 70 witnesses and continue for months.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

As Cifaldi and his companions started hiking out, the pole awkwardly sticking out of his side, Stillwater County Search and Rescue team commander Ty Williams monitored the group's progress via a dispatcher who took calls from the group.

— CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026
But in general, the scuzz in these songs is homogenized, distributed evenly rather than sticking out in clumps.

— Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026