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

And while Disney World is of course the biggest and most recognizable of Florida’s many options, Universal Orlando Resort was my family’s preferred park, especially once the Wizarding World of Harry Potter came around.

— Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
Hannah initially struggled to understand why Eli wanted a garage that was significantly larger than the living space, but eventually came around after the two began thinking further into the future.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of come around

Verb

First-year Tennessee coach Robert Saleh played most of his starters in his debut game, while 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan opted to hold out his top-line players after most of them got work during a joint practice on Tuesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Rodri is getting more expensive for FC Barcelona City appears to be holding out for €80 million indeed.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of hold out

Verb

The Puerto Rican boxer had brain surgery but never fully recovered from his injuries, identified as a large subdural hematoma, and was in a persistent vegetative state.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Three loose fan blade fragments were recovered from the engine.

— Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of recover

Verb

Beyond the restaurant’s lemon decor, bright paintings hang on its white, paneled walls.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
San José State transfer Leland Smith gives Iamaleava a big-bodied receiver that can make contested catches on the boundaries or hang on to balls over the middle of the field.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of hang on

Verb

Miller said the more than 120-year-old bridge hasn't had a paint job since it was built but said it was designed to withstand a certain amount of rust and believes the section loss is not compromising its structural capacity.

— Erika Stanish, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The cushions are made with an all-weather waterproof fabric that can withstand the elements and is extremely easy to clean.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

There’s no real conflict at the table, aside from Kyle continuing to harp on Gizelle lightly flirting with Mauricio on RHOP last season.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Even though the oil market continues to run at a deficit, the more oil that comes out of the strait, the longer the market can stave off a looming tipping point at which its reserves become insufficient to supply the world with enough oil.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

These tags look like an antenna sticking out of a small rectangular box, and staff used eyelash glue to stick them to the back of the butterflies.

— Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
The culture fit piece is perhaps more nebulous but equally important, and while Orgeron fit LSU like a glove, Kelly stuck out like a sore thumb.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026