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
Following the field goal, the Browns were able to pull down a huge interception on Love, leading to a score from Judkins.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Using a resistance band or cable anchored overhead to one side, use both hands to pull down diagonally across your body to the opposite side, like chopping wood.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
However, where iOS 7 applied a flatter, minimalist effect to windows and icons and their edges, iOS 26 adds a (sometimes frosted) glassy look and a mildly fluid movement to actions such as pulling down menus or long-pressing controls.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Videos are pulled down and domains are blocked.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Using a resistance band or cable anchored overhead to one side, use both hands to pull down diagonally across your body to the opposite side, like chopping wood.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
However, where iOS 7 applied a flatter, minimalist effect to windows and icons and their edges, iOS 26 adds a (sometimes frosted) glassy look and a mildly fluid movement to actions such as pulling down menus or long-pressing controls.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Videos are pulled down and domains are blocked.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull down
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Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a five-floor apartment building in the Solomyanskyi district was partially destroyed and caught fire.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Mexico built a hydroelectric dam, where these golden barrel cactuses live and in an instant their environment was destroyed and this species was almost wiped out.—
Eyder Peralta,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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Although a formal vote was not taken, there was consensus among the city council members on Monday night to demolish the old City Hall and to preserve the old fire station, Leawood spokesperson Beth Breitenstein said in an email.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Jokake Inn closed in the late 1970s and was demolished, except for its Pueblo revival-style belfry towers, which were incorporated into The Phoenician.—
Douglas C. Towne,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tonight, then, served as another winning addition to his growing political roster.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Colligan cautioned that while an awards win could change a film’s fortune at the box office, distributors needed to make calculated choices, given the industry that has sprung up around awards campaigns and the subsequent costs.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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The jerky in particular has ruined me for all other beef jerky—so be forewarned the same might happen to you.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Months after the plant shuttered in 2013, the university hired a demolition company to tear down the silos, in order to make way for a parking lot.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Sep. 2025
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Von said there are elements of Hollywood fame that scare him, including a cycle where people are built up and then torn down.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Loren insists that less prominent creators looking to earn more money by blurring the line between professional and personal could ultimately put them at risk, marking a stark warning for parents who may have children considering the side hustle.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The senior ended up with more than 50% of the vote, or 713 total, to earn the title of The Tennessean Student of the Week.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each episode explores how Taylor shattered Hollywood’s glass ceiling, built a billion-dollar business empire, and transformed celebrity activism through her pioneering work in the fight against HIV/AIDS.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jeff sustained a gunshot wound that shattered his ankle, receiving two surgeries to remove the bullet and leather from his foot.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Brazil Nuts Just a small handful of Brazil nuts is enough to reap enormous nutritional benefits.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many powers are reaping the benefits.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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