PULLED (UP) Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

pulled up

verb

past tense of pull up

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 The Rams were near the goal line where Adams pulled up during his route and hopped out the back of the end zone. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 As the man walked back to his car, a gray car pulled up behind him. — Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 CiCi Nelson was in line to ride the Goliath coaster when a cart pulled up. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Started as a produce store on wheels, a fourth generation has now pulled up a plate. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Flowers pulled up a photo of a shiny red Can-Am Spyder motorcycle on his phone. — Madeleine Baran, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026 The two of them together, just 17 months apart, shared playlists, bickered over where to stop during Apple CarPlay calls, pulled up beside me and faded away with silly faces, encapsulating 20 years of my life in my rearview mirror. — Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Indeed, Schwab took a pitch right on the play and pulled up to throw as Drew circled out of the pocket to the left. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep. 2026 The red car then pulled up in front of the victim’s building, and the suspect, who police described as a heavyset woman dressed all in black, stepped out of the vehicle. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

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Berkly Catton and Kaapo Kakko had two assists apiece and Joey Daccord stopped 29 of 37 shots.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Before departing, the pope stopped to speak to a Ukrainian family.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of stopped

Verb

Nonetheless, the past year has, at the least, halted the gangs’ advance in the capital, according to one assessment.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
To cover the cost increases out of pocket, trucking firms have drawn down savings, redirected spending away from maintenance, or halted purchases of fuel-efficient trucks.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of halted

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Biggs has accused the Hobbs administration of driving up home prices with stringent water requirements that stalled new buildings in parts of the Phoenix area.

— Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
While federal regulators scramble to establish safety standards, legislation that would establish rules for autonomous vehicles remains stalled in Congress — and has been for years.

— Andrew Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of stalled

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Her singing caught the attention of Abboud Saadi, the bassist for Lebanon’s most famous singer, Fairuz, who invited her to a recording session with Bypass Studio owner Ziad Rahbani.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Following her death, Trail dismembered Loofe’s body to avoid getting caught.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of caught

Verb

Multiple Republicans brought up Bottoms during the debate when criticizing their GOP opponent.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Both candidates brought up housing in their opening statements and continued to reference the issue over the course of the hourlong debate.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of brought up

Verb

In certain parts of America, quasi-public executions drew up to 10,000 viewers in the past, said LaChance, the Emory history professor.

— Nate Perez, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
The Falcons drew up quick passing plays for Penix to get going, and once the Packers had to respect Robinson’s running ability, play-action passes were Penix’s bread and butter.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of drew up

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Agents arrested four people, including the property owner, and arrested a fifth the next day, according to previous Statesman reporting.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Among the 105 people who were ultimately arrested, 75 are believed to have been deported to their home countries, according to local media, and 26 were released from ICE custody after their lawyers filed habeas corpus petitions.

— Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrested

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