PULLED DOWN Synonyms: 225 Similar and Opposite Words

pulled down

verb

past tense of pull down

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 South Korea’s Kospi dropped a breathtaking 10%, pulled down by double-digit losses for chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 June 2026 The next day, August 22, a crowd gathered in front of the headquarters of the KGB and pulled down a giant statue of its founder, Felix Dzerzhinsky. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 After trailing for the entire third quarter, the Knicks rallied in the fourth as OG Anunoby finished with 28 points, Jalen Brunson had 25 points and Mitchell Robinson pulled down 15 rebounds. — Mark Prussin, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Some of these probes may already have been pulled down, considering the long timeline of Mars exploration. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 June 2026 Atwell pulled down three receptions that would have produced at least 65 yards during the situational period. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 Coffey and Kayla McBride each pulled down eight rebounds apiece. — Twin Cities, 15 May 2026 By the next day, Google had pulled down the offending videos. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 May 2026 In addition to Europe, Rieder sees select opportunities in emerging market bonds, which were pulled down because of concerns around the Iran war. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 May 2026

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One residence was damaged and a minor structure was destroyed, according to an incident update.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
After powerful twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela and destroyed their home in the coastal town of Caraballeda last month, Maria and her brother Damian, 13, were taken in by their aunt, Mercedes Osul.

— Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of destroyed

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Michael seemed to be saying that by admitting her dishonesty, Ethel would have ruined their childhood and poisoned any prospect of a future relationship with her.

— Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Instead of fighting with Whitney, Lindsay has a talk with Yvonne about how Lindsay ruined Yvonne’s wedding by making it all about her.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026

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Piepenbrink encouraged people to visit the Crete Township Community Center on Cottage Grove Avenue and Monee Road to view photos from a 1952 fire that tore down the Balmoral Park grandstand during renovations.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
The president's team also repaired fountains throughout the city, tore down the White House's East Wing to make way for a ballroom, attempted to close the Kennedy Center for renovations, and drew up plans for a gigantic triumphal arch across the river from the capital in Virginia.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 19 June 2026

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Vibes were good among volunteers and visitors from around the world and every corner of the United States — and among stadium staffers, who won raises in a late-breaking contract agreement that resulted in increases to more than $30 per hour.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Within the span of a month, New York City has won a historic NBA Championship, hosted the wedding of the era for Taylor Swift, and now rap titan Jay-Z will deliver three massive shows in his hometown.

— Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Definition of won

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In the summer of 2024, Svalbard shattered previous ice melt records, losing more than 60 gigatons of ice, around 1% of its total, as temperatures spiked 7 degrees Fahrenheit above average.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
The surge shattered a four-year-old record of 99,445 GWh set back in July 2022.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of shattered

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The country, once split between British and French colonization, gained independence in 1960.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
The proposal appears to be another long shot attempt by the prolific petitioner, who has so far unsuccessfully gained traction for his dreams to revamp city transportation methods.

— Dylan Lysen July 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

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