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
Not long after vehicles pulled up, pandemonium erupted.
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Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Because when the truck pulled up, Guillermo [Rodriguez] saw the word 'ICE' and dived under a recycling bin.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Masked federal agents in riot gear have pulled up on restaurants to arrest kitchen workers.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Prevention tactics On a recent weekday morning, a Sanimax driver pulled up to Concord Lanes and sucked out used cooking oil from a large bin on the side of the bowling alley.
—Nick Ferraro, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Five days after his stepfather was discharged by Lakeside, two unmarked police cars pulled up at Boscaccy’s home.
—ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2025
The male nurse pulled up her arms and washed her stomach.
—Laura Vazquez, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Prevention tactics On a recent weekday morning, a Sanimax driver pulled up to Concord Lanes and sucked out used cooking oil from a large bin on the side of the bowling alley.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Reuter pulled up behind the officer, a red light shining from the driver’s side of his vehicle, police said.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Because when the truck pulled up, Guillermo [Rodriguez] saw the word 'ICE' and dived under a recycling bin.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Masked federal agents in riot gear have pulled up on restaurants to arrest kitchen workers.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Prevention tactics On a recent weekday morning, a Sanimax driver pulled up to Concord Lanes and sucked out used cooking oil from a large bin on the side of the bowling alley.
—Nick Ferraro, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Five days after his stepfather was discharged by Lakeside, two unmarked police cars pulled up at Boscaccy’s home.
—ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2025
The male nurse pulled up her arms and washed her stomach.
—Laura Vazquez, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Prevention tactics On a recent weekday morning, a Sanimax driver pulled up to Concord Lanes and sucked out used cooking oil from a large bin on the side of the bowling alley.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Reuter pulled up behind the officer, a red light shining from the driver’s side of his vehicle, police said.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled up
Verb
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Nexstar Media Group, one of the ABC affiliates which last week stopped airing Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Australia stopped stamping most passports in 2012 in favor of electronic immigration records, and New Zealand followed suit in 2016.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2013, benefit verification and card replacements were halted, though applications and address changes were still processed.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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In February, Niccol announced the layoff of 1,100 employees, and halted hiring for hundreds of open positions.—
Lori Comstock,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the movie was stalled, Garner and Madonna remained in each others orbit, with the two posing for a picture at photographer and filmmaker Steven Klein’s May 2023 birthday party.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Childhood flu shot rates fall in 2024-2025 Last season’s vaccination coverage among children ages 6 months to 17 years has stalled below 50%.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brown was caught after the raid failed and charged with treason.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The same was true against Brighton, who were twice caught by City winning the ball and quickly shifting through the gears.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The name that has been brought up perhaps more than any other is Trey Hendrickson.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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But for complete compliance, that imported new car has to be brought up to all our relevant safety and emissions standards.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hair tools with cords are allowed in both checked and carry-on luggage without these restrictions.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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The violence of his temper could not always be checked, even by considerations of policy.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But after Harrell totaled 54 of his 140 passing yards on the drive, offensive coordinator Todd Fitch drew up consecutive handoffs in the redzone, stalling the drive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Maxwell said Epstein restructured Johnson's finances, handled her investments and even drew up the contracts for members of her staff.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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“Pulled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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