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
Chicago police said a dark sport-utility vehicle pulled up in the 5000 block of South Throop Street, and someone in the vehicle got out and started shooting.
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Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The man pulled up in his pickup truck as Belle and Cal got ready to barge into a trailer.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Schmitt charged hard to try to catch the ball, but pulled up at the last second to try to corral the ball on the hop and keep Troy at third.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
The director of security, Muhammad said, pulled up in his car to claim that the students had violated the rule, which Muhammad does not believe was the case.
—Eric Adler
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
While Vanegas watched a Bobcat excavator swing at her home Tuesday, a car full of people from Indiana pulled up behind her and began scavenging for aluminum in the wreckage of homes.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Most notably, the crafty Brunson got Embiid in isolation, used some fancy footwork to get the big man turned around, then pulled up for a second-quarter jumper that gave the Knicks a 59-42 lead.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Then there’s Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, who pulled up side by side in fashion-forward statement pieces and oozing sexy.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Karissa Waddick The crowd cheered as the king’s black BMW pulled up on the street in Front Royal, Virginia.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The man pulled up in his pickup truck as Belle and Cal got ready to barge into a trailer.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Schmitt charged hard to try to catch the ball, but pulled up at the last second to try to corral the ball on the hop and keep Troy at third.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
The director of security, Muhammad said, pulled up in his car to claim that the students had violated the rule, which Muhammad does not believe was the case.
—Eric Adler
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
While Vanegas watched a Bobcat excavator swing at her home Tuesday, a car full of people from Indiana pulled up behind her and began scavenging for aluminum in the wreckage of homes.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Most notably, the crafty Brunson got Embiid in isolation, used some fancy footwork to get the big man turned around, then pulled up for a second-quarter jumper that gave the Knicks a 59-42 lead.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Then there’s Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, who pulled up side by side in fashion-forward statement pieces and oozing sexy.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Karissa Waddick The crowd cheered as the king’s black BMW pulled up on the street in Front Royal, Virginia.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled up
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Video from the scene showed the rollout turning into an almost ceremonial moment, as the garage stopped and watched in silence as the Chevrolet was wheeled out.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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According to police, the driver stopped the bus at the intersection of East 65th Street and Avenue U, then a vehicle with multiple people inside pulled up next to the bus.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Harris capped his night with a two-run home run in the eighth inning that gave the Braves (37-18) some breathing room and halted Red Sox momentum.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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The accident occurred during a safety inspection after workers halted demolition work upon noticing that a part of the structure had slightly sunk while concrete slabs were being cut, said Lee Jong-woon, an official at Seoul’s Seodaemun District Fire Station.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Just weeks ago, the president was blaming Thune for not doing more to whip the votes needed to advance the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill that stalled over GOP opposition to weakening the filibuster.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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But the offense stalled against Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon, who was making his first start of the season after seven appearances in long relief.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Marcus Ingvartsen has become one of the league’s most efficient finishers, Anders Dreyer remains the club’s creative pulse and Mikey Varas’ team still plays with the possession-heavy ambition that caught everyone by surprise in its inaugural season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Tomato plants can make a healthy recovery and return to normal from curling leaves, especially if it’s caught early and adjustments are made.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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He was brought up from the minors on April 19, 2017, when Logan Forsythe suffered a broken toe when hit by a pitch.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Ahead of the upcoming release of her new Netflix film, the rom-com queen joined Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday night, and the host brought up the fact that Lopez is now single.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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His blood was checked every three months.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Overnight workers checked tank temperatures every 30 minutes.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Executives drew up projections for what that would mean.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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The architect who drew up the cabin’s blueprints worked under a contract, like Davis.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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No one in the NFL tweets about the players who commit violent crimes or are arrested for reckless driving incidents, either.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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LaBeouf was first arrested after the alleged confrontation and was initially charged with two counts of simple battery.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Pulled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20up. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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