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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
Just as Victor appeared to break open, Jackson leaped into the air, stretched his right arm skyward and pulled down a dazzling one-handed catch at the 3-yard line.
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The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
However, questions about the Pike statue in the nation's capital were raised years before it was pulled down.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Post finished with 15 points and made a trio of 3-pointers, while Jackson-Davis pulled down 10 rebounds.
—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
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
The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
However, questions about the Pike statue in the nation's capital were raised years before it was pulled down.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Post finished with 15 points and made a trio of 3-pointers, while Jackson-Davis pulled down 10 rebounds.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled down
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Prendergast, whose team discovered the devilish bee in the area, said the sighting of the insect shows the importance of understanding bees before their habitats are destroyed.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Austrian painter’s record is expected to be shattered again by a monumental, six-foot-tall portrait of a young heiress that was looted by the Nazis and nearly destroyed during World War II.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, the abanonded LaGrave Field baseball stadium was demolished.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The tall high-rise buildings not demolished in Gaza City are seen in the far distance.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Binder earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from San Jose State University in 2002.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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However her past experiences haven't ruined the actress' trips back home.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s why his mistress threw in with Frank to intimidate Dale into a land deal that would have ruined any chance of Chutto’s family ever getting their land back.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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All six members of the Commission of Fine Arts -- the panel that is supposed to review this construction project -- were fired as crews tore down building's section.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
31 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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Acuff won a high school state championship at the Breslin Center in 2023.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s victory places him at the forefront of a global cohort of diaspora leaders who have shattered political ceilings in recent years.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the anti-India movement in the Maldives gained momentum, China exploited the United States’ absence, rapidly expanding its regional footprint by easing the tremendous debt the island country owed China.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Collectible design platform was founded in Brussels in 2018 and gained recognition for its finesse in linking pillars of design, art and fashion.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Pulled down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20down. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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