PULL-OFF Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

pull off

verb

Definition of pull off

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 Only when Freya Kemp joined her captain in an unbeaten stand of 80 off the last 55 balls, making 44 off 28 deliveries, did England look anything like pulling off an upset. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026 London noir is a rare subgenre — and an especially difficult one to pull off — but Michele Fiascaris’ debut Rain Catcher is a satisfying, seductively atmospheric addition to the canon that will keep even the most jaded of viewers on the alert. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026 Among them is Kyoko (Yu Aoi), a hard-charging TV news reporter, who, at the crime scene, is reunited with detective Kenji Okamoto (Shun Oguri), her former lover, freshly pulled off suspension to work the case. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 But before Gaethje pulled off one of the most shocking upsets in UFC history — and long before Gaethje emerged as a fan favorite — the Safford, Arizona, native grew up in a small mining town about two hours from the Mexican border. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull off

Verb

The last few weeks have shown his governing style and a remarkable run of papal decision-making where Leo has set the agenda, rather than merely fulfill the appointments set by his predecessor.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
But work, starting a family and following Leicester up and down the country prevented him from fulfilling that World Cup dream.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of fulfill

Verb

Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
The same task can be accomplished with a pruning saw and sweat equity.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of accomplish

Verb

The superstar performed at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Monday, as well as last night, on her Lux Tour.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Sources told Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks, a longtime friend of Swift, will be present at the ceremony — and another said that the singer-songwriter would perform on the special day.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of perform

Verb

But by that September, Kelce was hinting his efforts had achieved some success.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Not everything is going to come back at once, not every sector is going to be able to generate the same bipartisan enthusiasm as every other sector, but what is key is to be open to the question of where results have been achieved.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 3 July 2026

Definition of achieve

Verb

Colombia’s goal wasn’t perfectly executed but was delivered with emphasis.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
On Wednesday, July 1, investigators executed a search warrant at the pair's residence on the 2400 block of Ruth Fitzgerald Drive in Plainfield, where both suspects were taken into custody.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of execute

Verb

During his stay from July 7 to 11, the prince will carry out a series of charity engagements, and kick off the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Iran may also be wary of attacks by the exiled Mujahadin-e Khalq (MeK), which Iran accuses of carrying out attacks inside Iran over several decades.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of carry out

Verb

Those changes to Florida’s ADAP in March would’ve dropped eligibility from making an annual household income at 400% of the poverty level — or about $63,800 for a one-person household — to 130% of the poverty level.

— Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Her victory over leftist challenger Roberto Sánchez marks her fourth presidential bid and makes her Peru’s first female president-elect.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026