as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pull up
Adams’ car pulls up to the NYPD Academy in Flushing, Queens, where this year’s class of more than 1,000 cadets has assembled in a massive auditorium.
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Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Please Don’t Destroy member Ben Marshall was pulled up to the main cast, while Martin Herlihy moved to the writing staff and John Higgins left the show.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Silver Dollar Saloon The Silver Dollar Saloon, opened in 1879, is another historic spot that has seen it all, from boomtown miners to legendary figures like Doc Holliday pulling up a chair at its grand mahogany bar.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Visitors can even pull up a chair or rent private cabanas to take in all the action.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Please Don’t Destroy member Ben Marshall was pulled up to the main cast, while Martin Herlihy moved to the writing staff and John Higgins left the show.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Silver Dollar Saloon The Silver Dollar Saloon, opened in 1879, is another historic spot that has seen it all, from boomtown miners to legendary figures like Doc Holliday pulling up a chair at its grand mahogany bar.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Visitors can even pull up a chair or rent private cabanas to take in all the action.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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And Los Angeles did not stop there.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Advocates and beneficiaries say halting the food aid would force people to choose between buying groceries and paying other bills.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tens of millions of Americans are now feeling the impact as federal food assistance halted over the weekend and travelers experienced chaos at major airports.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the man who caught her eye in the end was practically a stranger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The hiring has caught the attention of the beauty world today.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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On the Babbitt Ranch, a windmill project can generate enough power for about 40,000 homes, but statewide, support for the energy source has stalled.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the measure stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, causing premiums in ACA plans to soar.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Before using fabric softener, always check the care label and, in general, avoid the use of liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets when laundering flame resistant children's sleepwear, workout gear, and towels.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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Its sturdy carry-ons and checked suitcases are minimalist in style and maximalist in terms of organizational extras.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Firms that had stayed disciplined during the post-pandemic liquidity rush — holding back from inflated valuations and cheap leverage — are the ones outperforming, according to Bae.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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To raise your luxe stay to the next level, reserve a Ceiba Club room or suite, an exclusive premium tier of accommodations and service.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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New organizational structures are expected to be drawn up in the coming weeks inside both Paramount Skydance’s linear and streaming TV operations.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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In his final months in office, Biden’s administration drew up sprawling rules for exporting advanced computer chips used to develop AI systems.—
Byron Tau,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Carpenter asked, as Fogelmanis smiled and held up his hands to receive the pink handcuffs.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Gesture strikes the perfect balance between plush and firm, providing back support for long days at your desk alongside a thick, comfortable seat that holds up to years of punishment.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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