1
as in hauled
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
a team of horses pulling a heavy wagon
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2
as in yanked
to draw out by force or with effort
the dentist had to struggle to pull the tooth
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Recent Examples of pulled
The number of people using the FAIR plan for fire insurance has increased dramatically in recent years as companies have pulled back business in the state due to losses caused by major wildfires arising from risks due to climate change and other factors.
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
If the idea of treasure hunting has captured your imagination, then head to McLarty’s Treasure Museum and Mel Fisher Treasure Museum to learn more about the $400 million treasure pulled from the ocean floor, and the gold and silver still lost at sea.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Analysts say this has pulled the faith’s center of gravity toward the more conservative global south, deepening divides with the West’s more liberal outlook.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Similar complaints came from Drake and The Weeknd whose own AI replicas were pulled from streaming platforms after public outcry.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Limited choices going forward Historically, Cuba has been pulled from crises by foreign patrons willing to subsidize its revolution.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
And more than a few people think that Elektra pulled the plug from pressure from Ric and Elliot Roberts.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
In the third the Blue Jays loaded the bases on two walks and a single, and Anthony Santander pulled what would have been a grand slam just a couple of feet foul.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
If the idea of treasure hunting has captured your imagination, then head to McLarty’s Treasure Museum and Mel Fisher Treasure Museum to learn more about the $400 million treasure pulled from the ocean floor, and the gold and silver still lost at sea.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Analysts say this has pulled the faith’s center of gravity toward the more conservative global south, deepening divides with the West’s more liberal outlook.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Similar complaints came from Drake and The Weeknd whose own AI replicas were pulled from streaming platforms after public outcry.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Limited choices going forward Historically, Cuba has been pulled from crises by foreign patrons willing to subsidize its revolution.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
And more than a few people think that Elektra pulled the plug from pressure from Ric and Elliot Roberts.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
In the third the Blue Jays loaded the bases on two walks and a single, and Anthony Santander pulled what would have been a grand slam just a couple of feet foul.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled
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Marc Márquez finally hauled himself back to the pinnacle of MotoGP in Japan last weekend, capping one of sport’s most arduous comeback stories with an almost flawless title charge.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Soldiers hauled them onto the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, along with their K Ration kits, which contained treats like coffee, cigarettes, and something closer to commercial chocolate—also made by Hershey, naturally.—
Diana Hubbell,
Popular Science,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some even report being pinched and yanked at while in the room, staff say the pincher is the ghost of a homeless little girl who occupied the vacant prison during the Great Depression.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Annoyed Detroit ticketholders reacted Wednesday on YoungBoy fan sites after the LCA show was yanked from the tour schedule.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Protect your peace by keeping your word, especially if you’re feeling stretched for time.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Raya somehow managed to throw himself in the air — fully stretched — and get a fingertip to the ball, parrying it out for a corner, which drew a rapturous ovation from the Arsenal fans.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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As the weeks dragged on, agencies including the IRS and State Department called more workers back to keep things running.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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One letter submitted late Wednesday was from Gina Huynh, the Combs ex-girlfriend who previously told gossip vlogger Tasha K that Combs shoved her to the ground and dragged her by her hair in 2018.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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The complaint alleges that Moseley interfered with her players’ mental health treatment, pried into players’ personal and romantic lives and threatened players about scholarships and playing time.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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The linchpin isn't just at risk; it's being actively pried loose.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Several businesses were damaged, roads were left with deep cracks, and an old Roman Catholic church in nearby Daanbantayan town was also damaged, Cañete said.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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But, after that, most military analysts believe that the Indian military performed quite well and that Pakistani military installations were severely damaged.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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If a toy was tugged, it was considered a Pull type, and if it was retrieved when thrown, it was considered a Fetch type.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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This one may have tugged at your deepest insecurities around intimacy, trust, and vulnerability, pushing you to face the places where pride has sometimes acted as a shield.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the sale of hemp and cannabinoids extracted from it, like THCA, delta-8, HHC, THCV and CBD.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Japanese sweet potatoes contain more calcium than regular potatoes and include a compound called caiapo, which is extracted and used to treat type 2 diabetes.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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