pull up

verb

Definition of pull upnext
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 Make it and pop it in the fridge, then pull up a lounge chair and chill out. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 Several minutes later, a Charlotte Fire Department engine pulled up to the scene, but drove off shortly after. — Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026 With only two hours before Nolan McLean was scheduled to throw the first pitch to Anthony Seigler, the Boston Red Sox pulled up to Citi Field. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026 Don’t be shocked if you’re stopped at a traffic light and a car without a human behind the wheel pulls up next to you. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
  1. stop
  2. halt
  3. catch
  4. stall
  5. check
  6. stay
  7. draw up
  8. hold up
Verb
  • Throughout the match, the Argentine congregation in the stands at Mercedes-Benz Stadium never stopped believing.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Travel may be getting more expensive, but that isn’t stopping Americans from splurging on bucket-list vacations.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Definition of stop
Verb
  • Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to halt more energy export routes from the Middle East in response to the US military reimposing a naval blockade of ships going to and from Iranian ports.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • In the wake of two fatal shootings days apart, Immigration and Customs Enforcement temporarily halted attempts to arrest undocumented immigrants by pulling them over in their cars.
    — Cole Reynolds, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
Definition of halt
Verb
  • Anaplasmosis can also cause severe illness, including respiratory failure, bleeding problems, organ failure and death, though it can also be treated with antibiotics, especially if caught early.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • For many who are caught in, recovering from or trying to avoid the next heatwave, their prayers for rain might well be answered.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of catch
Verb
  • Because the mayor has not appointed any of the other members, judicial appointments have stalled.
    — Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
  • For example, Assembly Bill 1942 would have required Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes to be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles before stalling in committee.
    — Madison Smalstig July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of stall
Verb
  • The Coach Vae Skimmer Slingbacks check every box, with the addition of a luxurious gleaming bedchain trim guaranteed to turn heads.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • The moment Rhaenyra checks the fake Daeron’s roots for traces of dye and finds nothing.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of check
Verb
  • The best meals arrive slowly, with water nearby, warm air moving through the room, and service that makes staying longer feel like the only sensible decision.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • People should stay indoors as much as possible to avoid the extreme heat, especially as smoke moves in, said Tyler Hasenstein, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Definition of stay
Verb
  • Calamos Global Dynamic Income might be drawing up another peak, which would give some would-be investors pause.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Even more intriguing was this follow-up report in which Deadline revealed that Sky top brass, led by American exec Dana Strong, are already drawing up plans to get the likes of SNL UK and The Day of the Jackal on to ITV’s main network.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 July 2026
Definition of draw up
Verb
  • The material doesn’t pill and has held up after countless washes.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • All traffic in Washington was held up to allow their buses to proceed to each destination without delay.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of hold up

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