pulled down

past tense of pull down
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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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Recent Examples of pulled down Some of these probes may already have been pulled down, considering the long timeline of Mars exploration. Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 June 2026 Atwell pulled down three receptions that would have produced at least 65 yards during the situational period. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 An article published by the newspaper that honored her has been pulled down. Alan Gionet, CBS News, 28 May 2026 Coffey and Kayla McBride each pulled down eight rebounds apiece. Twin Cities, 15 May 2026 By the next day, Google had pulled down the offending videos. Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 May 2026 In addition to Europe, Rieder sees select opportunities in emerging market bonds, which were pulled down because of concerns around the Iran war. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 May 2026 Drawstrings along the shorts allow for adjustable length, a high turtleneck can be zipped up or pulled down for breathability, and reflective elements make the piece visible at night. Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 Power lines were snapped and pulled down in Missouri, wind gusts in Wisconsin exceeded 70 mph, and heavy rain and intense lightning knocked down trees in Tennessee. Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled down
Verb
  • The crash sparked a fire that destroyed the aircraft, which was operating as a skydiving flight, according to the NTSB.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
  • The fire burned more than 60 acres and destroyed several structures, including homes, according to CBS Los Angeles.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
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  • Last week, an iconic cafe was demolished at the base of the structure, and on Sunday, some residents were wondering if excavation work three weeks ago may have contributed to the pier's collapse.
    John Ramos, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • Without any fencing or protective outer layer, the house was demolished in 1902, devoured by cows.
    Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Smith played a key role in the 49ers’ dominant defense in the early 2010s under head coach Jim Harbaugh, which earned San Francisco an NFC championship and appearance in Super Bowl XLVII, which the 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.
    Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
  • Research from a social-commerce platform found that the top 10% of digital creators earned more than $53,715 each during a three-month period alone.
    ByBryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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  • Showing up to shoot in person would only have ruined the city with its realness.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • The properties sit across a cove from where Michael Jordan once tore down his own mansion (presumably to build a bigger one — as one does).
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
  • Protesters tore down and disabled enforcement cameras and painted the policy as a civil liberties issue.
    Justin Worland, Time, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Augie Garrido—While at Cal State Fullerton, Garrido’s baseball teams won three national championships, made seven College World Series appearances and 16 conference championships including 11 in a row (1974-84).
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.
    Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Nothing shattered, nothing broke, in video of the testing provided to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution by MARTA.
    Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 13 June 2026
  • The school’s windows were cracked, some shattered, while the roof had peeled off in places.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Per Betsperts Golf, Henley is sixth in this field for total strokes gained at similar courses to Shinnecock over the last three years.
    Geoff Clark OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
  • As media monopolies gained control of discourse, a new feudalism arose.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

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“Pulled down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20down. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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