1
as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings
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2
as in to demolish
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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3
as in to win
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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Recent Examples of pull down
Federal government employment declined by 9,000 in April and is down by 26,000 since January — not enough to pull down overall employment.
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Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Fast-forwarding spending, or stockpiling, is like pulling down the shutters ahead of a hurricane (in the event this particular hurricane was much worse than feared).
—The Editors, National Review, 1 May 2025
Gordon finished the game 5-for-9 for 14 points while Jokic lit up the scoreboard with a huge game, scoring 36 points and pulling down 21 rebounds.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Lack of transparency pulled down scores for several brands on THR’s list.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Fast-forwarding spending, or stockpiling, is like pulling down the shutters ahead of a hurricane (in the event this particular hurricane was much worse than feared).
—The Editors, National Review, 1 May 2025
Gordon finished the game 5-for-9 for 14 points while Jokic lit up the scoreboard with a huge game, scoring 36 points and pulling down 21 rebounds.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Lack of transparency pulled down scores for several brands on THR’s list.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull down
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Another key feature of algae oil is its high smoke point of 535 degrees—the temperature at which oil begins to break down, release dangerous chemicals, and destroy its nutrients.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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During the week of my embed, the Russian military identified and destroyed a few of the Vampire pilots’ positions.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2025
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Its current office building in the area would be demolished.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Facing greater competition and sensing more opportunity, the owners decided to close the hotel at the end of May and demolish the building next year.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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Harvard has fought back in the courts, winning a temporary restraining order on May 23 that will allow international enrollments to continue as the case makes its way through the courts.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Del Bosque’s Work Is About More Than Sporting Excellence Del Bosque is the only coach to win the World Cup, Euros, and Champions League (this one with Real Madrid in 2000 and 2002).—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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But that stumble constitutes Hwang’s only confrontation with the hypocrisy that ruins Yellow Face and its inherent PBS conceit.—
Armond White,
National Review,
21 May 2025
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True innovation comes not from tearing down systems but from thoughtfully evolving them.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Too impressive to tear down, the studio saved it for other productions to rent.—
Zoe Hewitt,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Any move to weaken the dollar might enrage Trump World, earning Japan bigger tariffs.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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But the illusion of paradise is shattered when another guest is found dead and Gabriel becomes the prime suspect.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The Dolphins haven’t had a route runner like him since Randy McMichael, whose single-season receptions and yards produced record, which was set in 2004, Smith shattered.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Since its inception, cumulative membership dues pales next to the billions reaped from SATs and AP exams since 1990.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The 200 square miles of surrounding coral reefs proved rough for mariners, but divers now reap the benefits with some 300 shipwrecks to explore, from the 192-foot American schooner Constellation that sank during World War II to the Mary Celestia, a Civil War era paddle-wheeler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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