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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
She was unclothed from the waist down and her bra had been pulled down.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Tatum registered his ninth assist less than three minutes after halftime and pulled down his 10th rebound just past the midway point of the third quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Clardy had 17 points and three steals and Nunu Agara scored 12 and pulled down a team-high seven rebounds.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
But the market decline has pulled down the value of Americans' investments, from college to retirement plans.
—March 25, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Leading rebounder Chris Cenac Jr stands 6-foot-11 and pulled down 18 boards against Idaho.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Brown scored eight points, pulled down eight rebounds and was huge defensively Saturday night as Marist rolled to a stunningly convincing 44-28 win over defending champion Benet in the Class 4A state championship game at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and pulled down 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 134-123 on Sunday.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Sophomore forward Jayda Rogers scored 11 points and pulled down 12 rebounds.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Tatum registered his ninth assist less than three minutes after halftime and pulled down his 10th rebound just past the midway point of the third quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Clardy had 17 points and three steals and Nunu Agara scored 12 and pulled down a team-high seven rebounds.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
But the market decline has pulled down the value of Americans' investments, from college to retirement plans.
—March 25, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Leading rebounder Chris Cenac Jr stands 6-foot-11 and pulled down 18 boards against Idaho.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Brown scored eight points, pulled down eight rebounds and was huge defensively Saturday night as Marist rolled to a stunningly convincing 44-28 win over defending champion Benet in the Class 4A state championship game at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and pulled down 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 134-123 on Sunday.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Sophomore forward Jayda Rogers scored 11 points and pulled down 12 rebounds.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled down
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Pratt's home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The outlet said the strikes also destroyed homes and caused widespread damage.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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Eid Barakat was forced to move from here when his house was demolished.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The project, which was announced by the White House in July, became a highly controversial undertaking when the East Wing was suddenly demolished to accommodate the 90,000 square foot ballroom.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bednar tallied his second loss of the season after allowing three hits, two runs (one earned) and a walk in the bottom of that frame.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Colfer earned praise and a Golden Globe award for his sensitive portrayal of Kurt's journey, which included several timely bullying storylines.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Gilbert suggested that the allegations alone have ruined their lives.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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Talley went long with an 8-iron into a back bunker on the 12th, the hole that ruined Jordan Spieth's chances of a repeat Masters victory in 2016.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, cranes and demolition excavators tore down the exhibition hall closest to the Omni Hotel, dismembering parts of the building that will eventually unlock 20 to 30 acres for redevelopment and a new events facility.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Footage showed dozens of people being arrested as agitators shouted insults at state patrol officers, tore down yellow police tape and hurled lewd objects at law enforcement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Rising electricity bills emerged as a campaign issue in recent elections, including during gubernatorial races won by Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Battle of Kings Mountain, where the Patriots won a 1780 battle just west of Charlotte, and a recreation of British loyalist leader Maj.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The project offers an insightful look at Odom, a gifted athlete and former star on the Los Angeles Lakers whose championship career was shattered by multiple personal demons and addiction.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The impact shattered the glass door instantly, sending debris flying and abruptly ending the standoff.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Calls to temporarily pause gas taxes have gained traction in recent days as prices at the pump climb dramatically, largely driven by supply disruptions resulting from the war in Iran.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Through his partnership with Stone and Argentine producer Fernando Sulichin, Sánchez Arveláiz gained access to a different kind of power — one rooted not in government offices, but in storytelling and cultural influence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Pulled down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20down. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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