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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
Power lines were snapped and pulled down in Missouri, wind gusts in Wisconsin exceeded 70 mph, and heavy rain and intense lightning knocked down trees in Tennessee.
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Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
At halftime, the Celtics had pulled down nine offensive rebounds and scored 13 second-chance points.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Leo has not lashed out, or gotten defensive, or allowed himself to be pulled down into the gutter.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
By the next day, Google had pulled down the offending videos.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
All of those have been pulled down over the last couple of months as these events have unfolded.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Just over an hour later, authorities say Robsinon pulled down the pants and underwear of a female victim inside a market near Mason Avenue and Sherman Away, recorded her on his cellphone then fled.
—Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Cole Turner pulled down 14 receptions in his three previous seasons in the NFL.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The post garnered backlash from conservatives and Christians before it was pulled down.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
At halftime, the Celtics had pulled down nine offensive rebounds and scored 13 second-chance points.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Leo has not lashed out, or gotten defensive, or allowed himself to be pulled down into the gutter.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
By the next day, Google had pulled down the offending videos.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
All of those have been pulled down over the last couple of months as these events have unfolded.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Just over an hour later, authorities say Robsinon pulled down the pants and underwear of a female victim inside a market near Mason Avenue and Sherman Away, recorded her on his cellphone then fled.
—Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Cole Turner pulled down 14 receptions in his three previous seasons in the NFL.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The post garnered backlash from conservatives and Christians before it was pulled down.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled down
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The assault killed at least seventeen people, including a twelve-year-old boy, wounded dozens, and destroyed buildings.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 24 staff members in Ruiz Verduzco’s office are tasked with assisting victims and their families, establishing programs in communities destroyed by violence and drumming up financial support.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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It has been recommended that the Denver Pavilions be demolished.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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It was finally demolished in 2024.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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On defense, cornerback Osiris Gilbert broke up multiple passes and had a few hard hits, linebacker Samuel Omosigho earned a sack, and linebacker Malaki Soliai-Tui forced a fumble.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Oihane earned the assist on the goal.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Also be aware that, according to FEMA, the physical original documents are often ruined by flooding, even in homes that survive damage from wind.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Back in the days before the shootout came long and ruined everything diminished the play’s novelty somewhat, a penalty shot would be big news.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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In October, the White House tore down its East Wing to make room for a $400 million ballroom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is a sharp contrast to the four buildings LACMA tore down, including its original Ahmanson Building, from 1968, and the Art of the Americas Building, opened in 1986.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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In 1977, Seattle Slew won the Kentucky Derby, the first of his Triple Crown victories.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The public rarely hears about defense features until an incident happens, such as when bullets shattered glass in 2011 or a radar anomaly put authorities on alert in 2019, exposing a missile battery.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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With Philadelphia applying pressure, Winn shattered Trea Turner’s bat to induce a 5-4-3 double play, recording the first two outs of the inning.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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In the early nineteenth century, more than a dozen colonies in the Americas gained their freedom, including Haiti, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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On multiple occasions, Brighton players were on the turf seconds before a set piece, but gained no sympathy from referee Chris Kavanagh.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Pulled down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20down. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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