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 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 As the women’s team piled into a bus for a road trip and the normal Thursday traffic milled through campus, Bubba let Zeleznak know that Buddy wasn’t going to pull through. — Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull through

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through

Verb

No matter how many new pasta salads come around, this one never gets old.

— Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Even critics of new infrastructure will come around because of the jobs these projects will create.

— Vinod Khosla, Fortune, 30 June 2026

Definition of come around

Verb

Villa is holding out hope that one day soon, either through luck or Millete having a change of heart, May’s family will find her body and be able to give it a final resting place.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Despite a general jokiness and long runtime, the film was well-received by critics and audiences and now those who've held out from going to the multiplex to absorb the adventure will have a chance to catch it at home.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of hold out

Verb

One of Robinson's attorneys, Michael Burt, tried to inject uncertainty into the case Thursday by challenging the reliability of ballistics tests on a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Authorities conducted the raid after shells recovered from McDougal’s homicide scene were linked to a Pittsburg shooting that occurred inside a 7-Eleven in 2025, authorities said.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

Definition of recover

Verb

Not bad, but barely enough to hang on for week two in an 8- or 10-plex theater.

— Daren Smith, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
The marque’s latest is the handiwork of its Grandi Complicazioni division and is based on its second distinct model, the Huayra, a model many assumed was on its way out a few years ago but continues to hang on after 15 years in production.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Definition of hang on

Verb

The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2026
That confab is expected to be held on July 25, just 48 hours ahead of a July 27 deadline set by Maine law to replace Platner, who Friday filed paperwork to officially withdraw from the race.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

Definition of hold on

Verb

Today, designers and homeowners alike are leaning towards matte or satin finishes that feel more natural, understated, and, most importantly, can withstand the wear and tear that comes with everyday life.

— Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Now, the focus was on comfort, and clothes that could withstand long hikes and full days in the sun before returning back to our beautiful stay at Willow House for late-night bonfires.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

Cautillo was also carrying a disconnected lithium battery, an electric towel warmer that had wires sticking out of it, and an electric scooter with a bad sticking out of it, the statement said.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
One thing that always stuck out to me was how ageless Hargitay remained throughout the 27 (and counting) seasons.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026