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
Cleveland ranks fifth in the NBA in defensive rebounds per game, pulling down 34.2 on average, with Jarrett Allen leading the way at 7.1 boards per contest.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
In the cable, first reported by POLITICO, Rubio said appointments that have already been scheduled can proceed under the current guidelines, but available appointments not already taken should be pulled down.
—Humeyra Pamuk, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Hagen, for his part, worries about liability for the neighborhood association if something goes wrong — in an extreme case, for example, if people protesting against a flag accidentally pull down a pole and injure someone.
—Sarah A. Miller, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
Ottawa went on the power play later when Michaela Cava pulled down her former Minnesota Duluth teammate Gabbie Hughes, and the Charge pelted Hensley with a quartet of shots on the advantage, but were also held off the scoreboard.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
In the cable, first reported by POLITICO, Rubio said appointments that have already been scheduled can proceed under the current guidelines, but available appointments not already taken should be pulled down.
—Humeyra Pamuk, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Hagen, for his part, worries about liability for the neighborhood association if something goes wrong — in an extreme case, for example, if people protesting against a flag accidentally pull down a pole and injure someone.
—Sarah A. Miller, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
Ottawa went on the power play later when Michaela Cava pulled down her former Minnesota Duluth teammate Gabbie Hughes, and the Charge pelted Hensley with a quartet of shots on the advantage, but were also held off the scoreboard.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull down
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Indeterminate numbers of casualties have occurred in both Iran and Israel, though Israel's intentions to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities may require U.S. artillery aid in the form of multi-ton bunker buster bombs.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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To destroy the site, an attack would have to come in waves, with bombers releasing one after another down the same hole.—
Samuel Granados,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Thirteen years after the nursing home shut down, a developer is proposing to demolish the vacant building and put up 160 apartments.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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The city intended to demolish the building and turn it into a parking lot.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2025
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The Mercury managed to hold off Breanna Stewart’s 35-point performance by winning the fourth quarter, 25-16, and eventually win the game 89-81 at Barclays Center on Thursday night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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The duo wound up the year 8-1, winning the district championship; an injury prevented the pair from competing at state.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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The front nine, which has ruined more than a handful of U.S. Open rounds over the last two days, proved to be much tougher.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Sara Schilling,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Now that those tours have ended, the city plans to tear down the building.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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Proponents of a growing movement in the construction industry are asking: Why tear down old buildings with wrecking balls when those materials can be mined for reusable materials?—
Rae Solomon,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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It is earned—through trust, through transparency, and through service.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Pivetta signed a four-year, $55-million deal in the offseason and has earned every penny so far, striking out 76 in 68 1/3 innings while giving up 51 hits and 19 walks.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Windshields of cars were shattered, bulldozers were removing rubble.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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The warheads aimed to do more than shatter concrete; they were meant to buy time, according to news reports.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 June 2025
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But his passing, screening, cutting, and finishing are good enough to keep him on the floor and allow his employer to reap the benefits of his all-inclusive defensive package.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But his style has changed for the better, and the Pacers are reaping the benefits of late.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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