as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pull up
The only solution is to harvest the last of your cucumber crop, pull up your old plants, and start planning for spring.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
The Brazilian was well marshalled by Renan Lodi in the 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal and did not pull up any trees against Pachuca either.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder have now pulled up a chair and been seated at the table.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Bubble tea lovers need to pull up to the Moon Garden in the Bywater neighborhood.
—Essence, 23 June 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
The Brazilian was well marshalled by Renan Lodi in the 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal and did not pull up any trees against Pachuca either.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder have now pulled up a chair and been seated at the table.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Bubble tea lovers need to pull up to the Moon Garden in the Bywater neighborhood.
—Essence, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
Verb
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The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Years later, Sunshine stopped making the peanut butter, and Zuckerman bought the company back.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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Environmental concerns about the airport’s impact on the Everglades halted plans to develop the facility further in the late 1970s and early 1980s.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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That plan would halt roughly $522 billion in investments, many of which are based in red states.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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So just mainly be ready to catch and shoot whenever.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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If a rushing river is more your style, there are quite a few great spots in the state to catch some trout or bass or other varieties of fish.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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After a decade of steady global growth, Tesla’s sales have stalled over the past year, dropping 13% in the first quarter.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The absence of customs clearance officers at Chattogram Port effectively stalled the hub’s import-export processes, as there was no one to scan, inspect and clear the goods, preventing the port from releasing any cargo.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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Always check the developer's name and history before installing anything.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Some pelvic floor physical therapists can check the muscles with an external exam.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
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All residents were advised to stay indoors as much as possible.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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While no people in the area have tested positive, city leaders are urging locals to stay cautious.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
9 July 2025
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The next step involves coordinating with financial and tax advisors to estimate taxable income in the approaching retirement years, and draw up a target marginal income tax rate to help spread income, Carbone said.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
3 July 2025
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Quintero’s face sits atop organizational charts drawn up by task forces of federal agents, sheriff’s deputies and local police who have long suspected — but could never prove — that he was engaged in extortion, gambling and other crimes, according to law enforcement documents reviewed by The Times.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Steaks like ribeye, prime New York strip, and chuck roast hold up well because the fat helps retain moisture during the freezing process.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Not all of them hold up, but the ones that do benefit from sharp writing, laugh-out-loud comedy, and an entertainment value that transcends ideology.—
Chris DeVille,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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