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
Tymoshenko pulled up a video feed from the plant’s security cameras on his computer.
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Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
As Johnson was getting into his car, according to officials, Shaw pulled up alongside him and started shooting.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Scheeres points out Xavier Jones, who plays her brother, sporting a sweatband, his athletic socks pulled up high, and Ella Anderson, who plays the young version of her.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Hours after word emerged of the federal buildup, several Oaklanders pulled up to the bridge off Embarcadero and Dennison Street leading to Coast Guard Island, craning their necks to see the buildup for themselves.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
While another pair of first time buyers pulled up the carpet in their new home to discover flawless wooden flooring.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Sap flow increases when leaves begin to form as water is pulled up the tree by transpiration.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, Bogdanović pulled up lame two minutes into the game and needed a timeout to exit.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The bear pulled up at 25 yards, then stood, swinging its head from side to side and growling.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
As Johnson was getting into his car, according to officials, Shaw pulled up alongside him and started shooting.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Scheeres points out Xavier Jones, who plays her brother, sporting a sweatband, his athletic socks pulled up high, and Ella Anderson, who plays the young version of her.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Hours after word emerged of the federal buildup, several Oaklanders pulled up to the bridge off Embarcadero and Dennison Street leading to Coast Guard Island, craning their necks to see the buildup for themselves.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
While another pair of first time buyers pulled up the carpet in their new home to discover flawless wooden flooring.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Sap flow increases when leaves begin to form as water is pulled up the tree by transpiration.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, Bogdanović pulled up lame two minutes into the game and needed a timeout to exit.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The bear pulled up at 25 yards, then stood, swinging its head from side to side and growling.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled up
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Sage could have stopped there and given Shannon her consolation hug after winning the day by turning the tribe vote against her.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her focus is less on the reason for the decline than on the question of why people—even close family members—stopped talking with one another.—
Alex Kotlowitz,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Under the ceasefire accord, Hamas released all living hostages in return for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and wartime detainees, while Israel pulled back its troops, halted its offensive and increased aid into the enclave.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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If funding lapses, the USDA can only use existing funds, and once these funds are depleted, SNAP payments to 42 million Americans could be halted until Congress acts.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jail shut down, conversations stalled In 2022, McFadden closed Jail North.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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The program brings the Crandon School District up to $400,000 a year but is stalled in Congress awaiting reauthorization.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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In his recent appearance on Apple TV's The Reluctant Traveler, Eugene Levy meets the Prince of Wales, 43, on the grounds of Windsor Castle — and the actor is immediately caught off guard by the royal’s mode of transportation.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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People who caught the flu were up to six times more likely to have a heart attack in the month after the infection, and those who had Covid-19 had nearly twice the risk of developing heart disease or stroke compared with people who hadn’t been infected.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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McDaniel’s facial expressions were also notable, something play-by-play commentator Al Michaels even brought up on the broadcast in the fourth quarter when McDaniel looked visibly frustrated.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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In September, Cabrera brought up the allegations again during another meeting and accused Fernandez of lying.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Beaches checked their hard feelings at the door for their NPR Tiny Desk debut.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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This episode was produced by Rachel Carlson, edited by Rebecca Ramirez and Brent Baughman, and Tyler Jones checked the facts.—
Rebecca Ramirez,
NPR,
27 Oct. 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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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were among those arrested in an FBI investigation into sports gambling.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Jones was arrested in Las Vegas on the same conspiracy charges as Rozier and on charges linked to the poker case.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pulled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20up. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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