as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pulled up
Chicago police said a dark sport-utility vehicle pulled up in the 5000 block of South Throop Street, and someone in the vehicle got out and started shooting.
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Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The man pulled up in his pickup truck as Belle and Cal got ready to barge into a trailer.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Schmitt charged hard to try to catch the ball, but pulled up at the last second to try to corral the ball on the hop and keep Troy at third.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
The director of security, Muhammad said, pulled up in his car to claim that the students had violated the rule, which Muhammad does not believe was the case.
—Eric Adler
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
While Vanegas watched a Bobcat excavator swing at her home Tuesday, a car full of people from Indiana pulled up behind her and began scavenging for aluminum in the wreckage of homes.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Most notably, the crafty Brunson got Embiid in isolation, used some fancy footwork to get the big man turned around, then pulled up for a second-quarter jumper that gave the Knicks a 59-42 lead.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Then there’s Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, who pulled up side by side in fashion-forward statement pieces and oozing sexy.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Karissa Waddick The crowd cheered as the king’s black BMW pulled up on the street in Front Royal, Virginia.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The man pulled up in his pickup truck as Belle and Cal got ready to barge into a trailer.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Schmitt charged hard to try to catch the ball, but pulled up at the last second to try to corral the ball on the hop and keep Troy at third.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
The director of security, Muhammad said, pulled up in his car to claim that the students had violated the rule, which Muhammad does not believe was the case.
—Eric Adler
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
While Vanegas watched a Bobcat excavator swing at her home Tuesday, a car full of people from Indiana pulled up behind her and began scavenging for aluminum in the wreckage of homes.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Most notably, the crafty Brunson got Embiid in isolation, used some fancy footwork to get the big man turned around, then pulled up for a second-quarter jumper that gave the Knicks a 59-42 lead.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Then there’s Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, who pulled up side by side in fashion-forward statement pieces and oozing sexy.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Karissa Waddick The crowd cheered as the king’s black BMW pulled up on the street in Front Royal, Virginia.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled up
Verb
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Not that long after, a guard near the New York Stock Exchange stopped me.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Stosic delivered one giant hammer fist to Hardy’s jaw and the referee came in and stopped the bout.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The country’s growth outlook has darkened due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has effectively halted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up energy and commodities prices globally.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The World Health Organization halted its trial of hydroxychloroquine after a large, randomized study conducted in the United Kingdom found the drug lacked any apparent effect on mortality when treating COVID-19.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Despite support from vendor advocates and organizers, the proposal ultimately stalled and has never been approved by City Council, though the Street Vendor Association and other advocates are still pushing for its passage.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The Spurs’ go-to backup guard was awesome in the final two games against the Thunder, and only his injury in Game 1 briefly stalled out what has been a rocket ship to stardom in the closing stretch of the season.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Marcus Ingvartsen has become one of the league’s most efficient finishers, Anders Dreyer remains the club’s creative pulse and Mikey Varas’ team still plays with the possession-heavy ambition that caught everyone by surprise in its inaugural season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Tomato plants can make a healthy recovery and return to normal from curling leaves, especially if it’s caught early and adjustments are made.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Verb
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He was brought up from the minors on April 19, 2017, when Logan Forsythe suffered a broken toe when hit by a pitch.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Ahead of the upcoming release of her new Netflix film, the rom-com queen joined Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday night, and the host brought up the fact that Lopez is now single.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Overall, $302,000 of the total must come from in-state contributions, which will be checked by the SEEC in a detailed process.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
Verb
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In the 1990s, Cisco drew up a similar proposal.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Executives drew up projections for what that would mean.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Oppenheimer, 35 of Cambridge, was arrested in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in January to one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and two counts of wire fraud.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Pulled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20up. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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