as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops
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Recent Examples of pull off
Combo thanked the dads for being good sports and credited the moms for pulling off the prank.
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Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
House Republicans’ campaign arm spokeswoman Emily Tuttle cast doubt on Bohannan’s chances of pulling off a win after two unsuccessful attempts.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Ellmann and his achievement represent a moment in American cultural history when pulling off a book like that was possible: a door stopper with appeal inside the academy and out.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Over all, Lee said, the album is an almost identical remake of the original—a technically difficult task to pull off.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
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Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
House Republicans’ campaign arm spokeswoman Emily Tuttle cast doubt on Bohannan’s chances of pulling off a win after two unsuccessful attempts.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Ellmann and his achievement represent a moment in American cultural history when pulling off a book like that was possible: a door stopper with appeal inside the academy and out.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Over all, Lee said, the album is an almost identical remake of the original—a technically difficult task to pull off.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull off
Verb
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This meant developing digital kitchens to fulfill digital orders; orders placed in the restaurant are prepared by a separate makeline.—
Nina Ajemian,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Many buyers are turning to other automakers to fulfill their electric vehicle (EV) desires.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Flowering cherries are among gardeners' favorite spring blooming trees, but not all cherries perform well in the South.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Modern executives must similarly create robust succession planning, knowledge transfer systems, and institutional memory, not just to perform well during their tenure, but to set up the next generation for success.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Up next, the bank is working on providing users the ability to execute after-hours stock trades, Vienick said.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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But the next challenge will be executing those plans.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Lei remains confident about the prospects for Xiaomi’s foray into cars, predicting the new model will help the company’s EV unit achieve profitability in the second half—one of the fastest brands to hit that milestone in the automotive sector.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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What are they expected to achieve at these Euros? Very few, perhaps nobody, expects Wales to make it out of this group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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While the audience members could still speak on the item about to be deferred, Rodriguez said, doing so would mean the public wouldn’t have the chance to address commissioners if the item ever came up for an actual vote at a future meeting.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Apps which are meant to make users safer and more secure but are doing the very opposite.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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In addition to the financial contributions, Akhtar reportedly discussed plans to carry out violent acts within the U.S.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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Over the weekend, bomber pilots from Whiteman were called upon to carry out attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran, drawing the U.S. into an escalating conflict in the Middle East.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Flowering dogwood makes a gorgeous specimen growing one to two feet per year and maturing at 15 to 25 feet tall and wide.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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From the moment Vandersloot was carried off the floor, the game spiraled out of control for the Sky, who suffered a 79-52 loss.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The 6-2 guard was eventually carried off the court.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Pull off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20off. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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