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
The only solution is to harvest the last of your cucumber crop, pull up your old plants, and start planning for spring.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
The Brazilian was well marshalled by Renan Lodi in the 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal and did not pull up any trees against Pachuca either.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder have now pulled up a chair and been seated at the table.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Bubble tea lovers need to pull up to the Moon Garden in the Bywater neighborhood.
—Essence, 23 June 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
The Brazilian was well marshalled by Renan Lodi in the 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal and did not pull up any trees against Pachuca either.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder have now pulled up a chair and been seated at the table.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Bubble tea lovers need to pull up to the Moon Garden in the Bywater neighborhood.
—Essence, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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Trying to stop the runaway, Jeff was knocked to the concrete and sustained a fractured skull and other life-threatening injuries that left him in a coma for weeks.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Without any consequences, this autocratic politician will continue to push the limits of his authority beyond the breaking point until someone forces him to stop.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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That plan would halt roughly $522 billion in investments, many of which are based in red states.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Environmental concerns about the airport’s impact on the Everglades halted plans to develop the facility further in the late 1970s and early 1980s.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The fireball that caught the attention of people across the southeastern United States is presumed to be from a meteor fragmenting in the sky, according to meteorologists and other experts.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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That unique twist is exactly what caught the attention of Quinn Cosgrove, bass player for local Kansas band The Whips.—
Ramal Nasim,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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After a decade of steady global growth, Tesla’s sales have stalled over the past year, dropping 13% in the first quarter.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While a design for a new bridge was previously selected, the project was stalled last year when construction bids came in higher than expected, according to Superintendent of Engineering Byron Kutz.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Always check the developer's name and history before installing anything.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis will share their thoughts on what happens, alongside director and writer, Julie Rottenberg, so check for those interviews once the episode ends Thursday night.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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Enzo Maresca insists the best plan is for Josh Acheampong to stay at Chelsea next season despite reports linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge in this transfer window.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Conclusion To stay competitive in 2025 and beyond, organizations must treat open-source security and compliance as strategic capabilities—not afterthoughts.—
Stephanie Domas,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Whether legislators draw up new legislation regarding the sale and use of THC remains to be seen.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Alex Hannum, the Hawks coach who had to put himself into the game because of his team’s foul trouble, drew up a wild play in a desperate attempt to force a third OT.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Steaks like ribeye, prime New York strip, and chuck roast hold up well because the fat helps retain moisture during the freezing process.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Not all of them hold up, but the ones that do benefit from sharp writing, laugh-out-loud comedy, and an entertainment value that transcends ideology.—
Chris DeVille,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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