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as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings
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as in demolished
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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Recent Examples of pulled down
The only Tiger to reach double-digit scoring was Grace Slaughter, the junior guard from Grain Valley, who pulled down a team-best 11 rebounds to match her 11 points.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Ceiling dryers with cable pulls or rail systems can be pulled down as required and then pushed back up to the ceiling.
—Melissa Grustat, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Carpenter tied the game at 3-3 midway through the third, beating Philips glove side after being pulled down by Reilly on a break.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Crespi pulled down four offensive rebounds in the first quarter, all of which led to second-chance points.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Ten minutes before Diarra’s decisive penalty, Leeds’ Joe Rodon had a goal ruled out for offside, and the home team and their supporters will feel aggrieved not to have been awarded a penalty in the first half when Luke O’Nien pulled down Pascal Struijk when defending a corner.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Texas’ best player Dailyn Swain pulled down 11 rebounds, but was saddled with foul trouble as well and didn’t score in the second half, leaving a gaping hole in the scoring department.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Inter Miami was playing Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Bayamón on Thursday when a fan ran to the center circle and grabbed Messi by the waist before both were pulled down by a security guard.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
In the 73rd minute, Lincoln was awarded a penalty kick after Ramirez was pulled down in the box.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Ceiling dryers with cable pulls or rail systems can be pulled down as required and then pushed back up to the ceiling.
—Melissa Grustat, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Carpenter tied the game at 3-3 midway through the third, beating Philips glove side after being pulled down by Reilly on a break.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Crespi pulled down four offensive rebounds in the first quarter, all of which led to second-chance points.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Ten minutes before Diarra’s decisive penalty, Leeds’ Joe Rodon had a goal ruled out for offside, and the home team and their supporters will feel aggrieved not to have been awarded a penalty in the first half when Luke O’Nien pulled down Pascal Struijk when defending a corner.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Texas’ best player Dailyn Swain pulled down 11 rebounds, but was saddled with foul trouble as well and didn’t score in the second half, leaving a gaping hole in the scoring department.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Inter Miami was playing Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Bayamón on Thursday when a fan ran to the center circle and grabbed Messi by the waist before both were pulled down by a security guard.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
In the 73rd minute, Lincoln was awarded a penalty kick after Ramirez was pulled down in the box.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled down
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The United States destroyed a key Iranian naval base in the Straight of Hormuz, sinking many vessels present, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the shipping lane was officially closed.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Aircraft shelters at the air base to the north of the complex also appear to be damaged or destroyed.—
Victoria Beaule,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The biggest difference is that the old Kop terrace, which stood derelict for years, has finally been demolished, with a new stand now under construction.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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After swinging through a slider on the first pitch, Guerrero demolished a low, inside curveball into the concourse over the left-field seats for a two-run homer that made it 4-1.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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The victory earned back-to-back state titles for Decatur.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Most billionaires, including those named by Sanders, have earned their fortunes by producing values that consumers are willing to pay for.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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What father would ever allow such devastation, assuring fellow patriarchs that their lives without sons would be ruined forever?—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Burd and Batalucco have essentially ruined their home by placing cameras everywhere so Friends Keep Secrets can always be capturing whoever is wherever.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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Footage showed dozens of people being arrested as agitators shouted insults at state patrol officers, tore down yellow police tape and hurled lewd objects at law enforcement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The mother and son tore down the existing structure and built the Tavern in its place.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Since returning from the winter break, Arsenal have won eight of their ten fixtures (losing just one and being tied in another), while also becoming the first-ever winner of the new FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in February.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gonzales, a father of six, first won his seat in 2020 after retiring from a 20-year career in the Navy that included time in Iraq and Afghanistan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The command structure behind that network is now shattered.—
Andrew Ghalili,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yet still, life went on in Etzatlán, until the sense of tranquility was shattered.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The case in Rio de Janeiro’s famed beachside neighborhood, which allegedly took place in January, gained national traction last week when four suspects handed themselves over to authorities.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The narrative has gained influence in technology circles for its depiction of incremental rather than sudden transformation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Pulled down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20down. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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