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as in contained
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long
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as in arrested
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
he was pulled in after a random traffic stop turned up drugs in his car
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Recent Examples of pulled in
Gyasi Smith pulled in four passes for 107 yards for the Griffons.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Evan Mack pulled in an interception three plays later, and the Saints put up a field goal for a 10-0 lead.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Democrats are getting pulled in different directions on Gaza, groups that had access to funding are losing it over that issue.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Turning Point reported $85 million in revenue in 2024, financial records show, and has pulled in $400 million since 2012.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
With the combination of better GPS signals and smartphones, geocaching has pulled in not just tech heads but outdoor enthusiasts, people who want add fun to a road trip and those who just like exploring hidden parts of their neighborhood.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
After starter Yu Darvish was pulled in the top of the sixth, standout relievers Jeremiah Estrada and Adrian Morejon stumbled in succession, turning a laugher into a bit of a nail-biter.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The 27-year-old bluegrass performer pulled in five CMA Award nominations this year, clearly charming critics with his grooving neo-traditional stylings that hearken back to the1990s.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
That growth—and relative platform stability—has pulled in more traditional investors.
—Jason Davis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Evan Mack pulled in an interception three plays later, and the Saints put up a field goal for a 10-0 lead.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Democrats are getting pulled in different directions on Gaza, groups that had access to funding are losing it over that issue.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Turning Point reported $85 million in revenue in 2024, financial records show, and has pulled in $400 million since 2012.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
With the combination of better GPS signals and smartphones, geocaching has pulled in not just tech heads but outdoor enthusiasts, people who want add fun to a road trip and those who just like exploring hidden parts of their neighborhood.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
After starter Yu Darvish was pulled in the top of the sixth, standout relievers Jeremiah Estrada and Adrian Morejon stumbled in succession, turning a laugher into a bit of a nail-biter.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The 27-year-old bluegrass performer pulled in five CMA Award nominations this year, clearly charming critics with his grooving neo-traditional stylings that hearken back to the1990s.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
That growth—and relative platform stability—has pulled in more traditional investors.
—Jason Davis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled in
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Because the broad thrust of Powell’s speech contained worries about the softening labor market, which implies the Fed will stay on its rate-cutting path in the near term.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Lopez tried to flee into a residence, but deputies quickly contained him, sheriff's officials said.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Department of Homeland Security officials said over 700 immigrants have been arrested since the launch of the blitz.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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He was charged and arrested in June.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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During his heyday, the Aussie was known for his daring feats on track, willing to break later than anyone and get past cars in an aggressive, but controlled manner.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Trump, in an interview with Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy on the debut episode of his series The Sunday Briefing, was asked about the pending deal talks around TikTok, which is currently controlled by the Chinese tech giant ByteDance.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Dragons seized another possession with a fumble recovery from Parker Harris — that set up a 10-play scoring drive capped by a four-yard rushing score from Renda.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Sep. 2025
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At trial in December 2023, the jury found Jean — who owned homes in Wellington, Florida, and Long Island, New York, that were seized by authorities — guilty of conspiracy and four wire fraud counts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Brown kept the conversation confidential.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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While details on the film’s cast are being kept under wraps, Demi Moore is one of the actors embodying a character conceived as part of La Famiglia.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In front of reporters, the agent grabbed the crying woman by the arms before shoving her to the wall and then downward.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to the complaint filed by detectives, Dials grabbed a handgun that belonged to Sean Perrin, 31, off the bedroom floor, placing it between the mattress and the wall before the two went to bed, the Dispatch reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With its proprietary and patent-protected glass formula, the crystals are globally compliant to REACH and Swarovski is certified Oekotex Standard 100 as well as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and SMETA certified, as well as regulated by Sustainability Due Diligence.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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What regulated actual Southern credit markets, when bondpeople were used as collateral for loans, were surpluses from slave labor, not short-term fluctuations in slave prices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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This meant that people could make simple games that ran in Shockwave.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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The 28-year-old threw 23-of-34 for 316 yards and a touchdown and ran in another score, proving a perfect foil to complement Jonathan Taylor’s rushing ability, with the running back racking up 165 yards against the Broncos.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Pulled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20in. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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