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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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as in demolished
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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Recent Examples of pulled down
Post finished with 15 points and made a trio of 3-pointers, while Jackson-Davis pulled down 10 rebounds.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
In a brief stint in the Clippers’ preseason opener in Oceanside, Brown came off the bench and immediately pulled down three offensive rebounds.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Lee then pulled down his pants and attempted to force plaintiff’s head toward his genitals.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Cornerback Darnay Holmes, suffering from a thigh cramp and desperate to return to the game in the final minutes, pulled down his uniform pants — exposing his backside — while a trainer vigorously massaged the area.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Fitzpatrick, who pulled down his first interception of the season, spent most of the game playing nickel cornerback.
—Omar Kelly
updated October 5, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
In a little more than two days, the surf pulled down eight unoccupied houses along the shoreline.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Both of them wore their stocking caps pulled down beneath the hoods of their anoraks.
—Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Videos are pulled down and domains are blocked.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
In a brief stint in the Clippers’ preseason opener in Oceanside, Brown came off the bench and immediately pulled down three offensive rebounds.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Lee then pulled down his pants and attempted to force plaintiff’s head toward his genitals.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Cornerback Darnay Holmes, suffering from a thigh cramp and desperate to return to the game in the final minutes, pulled down his uniform pants — exposing his backside — while a trainer vigorously massaged the area.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Fitzpatrick, who pulled down his first interception of the season, spent most of the game playing nickel cornerback.
—Omar Kelly
updated October 5, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
In a little more than two days, the surf pulled down eight unoccupied houses along the shoreline.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Both of them wore their stocking caps pulled down beneath the hoods of their anoraks.
—Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Videos are pulled down and domains are blocked.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled down
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Oren Amir, founder of Go Home Builders in Los Angeles, said some of his rebuilding projects in Altadena, where residential areas were destroyed by January’s wildfires, have been delayed by conflicting guidance from the city on rooftop solar panel requirements.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Shipments may not be delivered, or even destroyed, as shipping companies seek information required to adhere to new tariffs.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Gacy's house was demolished, and the property was razed in April 1979.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The existing five buildings that would be demolished to clear the way for the project total 422,600 square feet.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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There aren't many relievers in baseball worth over $20 million a season, but given the righty's dominance, he's earned it.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ohtani’s historic Game 4 earned him the series MVP.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Back in January, Preston remembered filming My Best Friend’s Wedding — and how an iconic scene ruined crab and lobster for her.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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All the beautiful lines have been ruined.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Madison Avenue office served as JPMorgan’s temporary headquarters while 270 Park was going up (the bank tore down its old headquarters to build 270, taking advantage of the Midtown East rezoning to go bigger).—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
9 Oct. 2025
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Falvey and Zoll got promotions off last year’s collapse, made no big offseason moves, tore down the roster months after picking up Baldelli’s option and then fired the manager when the team predictably limped to the finish line once the front office hoisted the white flag on July 31.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Battle Of Long Island (or Battle of Brooklyn, as it was also known) was won by the British, enabling them to capture the island and New York City.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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That same night, Clarkson's The Kelly Clarkson Show won in the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Kathya still tears up talking about Katy’s ordeal, the slow road to recovery and how their lives were shattered that evening, a day that had begun with joy, a celebration with her best friends, many of whom grew up on the waterways in Coral Gables and Coconut Grove.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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When a prosperous farming family was murdered in their own home in cold blood for no reason at all by two young male ex-cons, the image of a neat, safe, mid-20th century rural American life was shattered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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After more than two weeks of courtroom arguments and years of behind-the-scenes tension, golf legend Jack Nicklaus gained victory in the defamation case against Nicklaus Companies, the very company that bears his name.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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However, the drugs have gained popularity as many are using them for weight loss when not medically necessary.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Pulled down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20down. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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