pulled down

past tense of pull down
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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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Recent Examples of pulled down Doubters should eat their words after Douglas pulled down an incredible grab on the opening drive. Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 The operator pulled down a gate with a clang, plunging us into darkness. James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026 Vildor, who saw ample reps on the first team Tuesday with New England’s depth tested, pulled down a tip-drill interception on the Patriots’ first defensive series. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026 Frustrated, Rhodes pulled down Punk’s kneepad and continued to target the injured knee. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 That trend continued Friday, as Allen pulled down a one-handed snag from quarterback Patrick Mahomes during 11-on-11s that served as the day’s top highlight. Jesse Newell, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The Kimokawaii Tour official website has been pulled down, and most of the 14 dates on the tour are marked as canceled on Ticketmaster. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 July 2026 In his six seasons with the Chiefs/Texans, Hunt never missed a game and pulled down 37 interceptions in 84 appearances. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Most recently, a lower-quality version was posted on X Sunday morning, but was pulled down roughly two hours later, only after garnering nearly 50,000 views. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled down
Verb
  • Glutathione was offered to firefighters during recent blazes that destroyed hundreds of buildings in and around Spokane, Washington.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • If satellites supporting communications or ISR were damaged or destroyed, a faster and less expensive launch system could theoretically allow replacement spacecraft to be deployed more quickly.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • Its status as a historic landmark saved it from being demolished like all its sister theaters, but Santana Row owner Federal Realty controls its fate.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Eventually, some buildings were demolished to control the fires.
    Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • The university’s most recent tax filing shows Peavy earned $594,789 in compensation in 2024.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Maeda has earned a reputation for relentless pressing and work rate.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • The influx all but ruined Sutter’s extensive land holdings around Sacramento, originally dubbed New Helvetia.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Brentford will be hoping promising midfielder Antoni Milambo can contribute after his debut season was ruined by an ACL injury in October.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In 2023, the Claramontes tore down the house, despite protests from civic leaders who sought to maintain the area’s heritage.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Department of Homeland Security contractors tore down the first of the three trees on July 27.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 30 July 2026
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  • Clay-Chalkville is a Birmingham-area school that has won three of the past five Class 6A titles in Alabama.
    Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Delphine Boël, 58, eventually won her legal fight and was granted the title of princess.
    Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • Windows were shattered at a children’s hospital in the Solomianskyi district, said Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko.
    Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Cops responding to the area found a window shattered by gunfire and a pool of blood inside Hakim’s, a nearby seasonal restaurant for adults that neighbors say has become a teen hangout.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Photo courtesy of Atlanta Police Department Police said Brown had gained the mother's trust over about a year.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Postpartum wristbands gained traction across the country through health awareness campaigns fueled by social media posts and evening news segments.
    Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Pulled down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20down. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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