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

Abrams then stole his 30th base, and an errant throw from Cardinals catcher Leo Bernal let Dylan Crews come around to score.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
But in recent years, the singer-songwriter, 58, has finally come around to accepting the song’s incredible impact.

— Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of come around

Verb

Anaerobic digestion instead captures the energy contained in organic material and converts it into biogas, creating a pathway to recover both energy and other resources.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Ryan, who came over to the Tigers in the deal that sent lefty ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, hasn't pitched in the majors since 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

— Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of recover

Verb

The Tommies use a stingy defense to hang on for a 20-17 win over the Johnnies at Target Field, the home of the Minnesota Twins.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Benko is especially drawn to portraits which hang on walls in nearly every room of her house.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of hang on

Verb

The payments were not linked to any larger policy goal beyond maintaining the GOP's hold on the House and Senate.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Senior quarterback Landon Conroy dodged rushers, revved up his arm and brought the North Stars within 14 points early in the fourth quarter before Batavia held on for a 55-35 victory.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of hold on

Verb

Coating simplifies battery production Battery components must withstand demanding manufacturing and operating conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Researchers hope roots like these could help crops withstand some effects of climate change while also drawing more carbon from the atmosphere and storing it underground.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

Alli said talks on this issue were expected to continue in New York during the United Nations General Assembly this week.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The plan assigns Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom continued responsibility at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, including fuel and maintenance support for Unit 1 and continuing construction work associated with Units 2 and 3.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

These have a central molecular backbone with side chains sticking out along its length, much like the bristles on a bottle-cleaning brush, but on a molecular scale.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
In a snap shared by Kimmel and Stewart, the four hosts posed with their heads close together, sticking out their chins to draw attention to their coordinating scruff.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026