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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
Inter Miami was playing Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Bayamón on Thursday when a fan ran to the center circle and grabbed Messi by the waist before both were pulled down by a security guard.
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
In the 73rd minute, Lincoln was awarded a penalty kick after Ramirez was pulled down in the box.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
In November 1995, Funston took a 5-year-old boy into some bushes, pulled down his pants and orally copulated him, prosecutors said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Petar Zoko scored 24 points, including seven in OT, and pulled down 16 rebounds to lead Stagg (14-15).
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Hatcher pulled down 6 boards and had 2 assists and 3 steals.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Hill was running toward the sideline and planted his left foot, and his knee twisted as he was getting pulled down.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
An upper stage sprang a leak of liquid oxygen during a Starlink launch on July 11, 2024, causing the satellites to be deployed too low; they were soon pulled down into Earth's atmosphere by drag.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Cearah Parchment had her third consecutive 20-point game and pulled down 10 rebounds to help Illinois secure the win.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
In the 73rd minute, Lincoln was awarded a penalty kick after Ramirez was pulled down in the box.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
In November 1995, Funston took a 5-year-old boy into some bushes, pulled down his pants and orally copulated him, prosecutors said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Petar Zoko scored 24 points, including seven in OT, and pulled down 16 rebounds to lead Stagg (14-15).
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Hatcher pulled down 6 boards and had 2 assists and 3 steals.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Hill was running toward the sideline and planted his left foot, and his knee twisted as he was getting pulled down.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
An upper stage sprang a leak of liquid oxygen during a Starlink launch on July 11, 2024, causing the satellites to be deployed too low; they were soon pulled down into Earth's atmosphere by drag.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Cearah Parchment had her third consecutive 20-point game and pulled down 10 rebounds to help Illinois secure the win.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled down
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The United States destroyed a key Iranian naval base in the Straight of Hormuz, sinking many vessels present, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the shipping lane was officially closed.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Aircraft shelters at the air base to the north of the complex also appear to be damaged or destroyed.—
Victoria Beaule,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Many historic buildings were demolished in the 1960s through the 1980s during the Skyline Urban Renewal Project and a series of suspicious fires to make way for parking lots for downtown high-rises fueled by an oil and gas boom.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Home Insurance Building was demolished in 1931 to make way for the 42-story Field Building, which became the city’s largest office building at the time.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hospital recognized for stroke care Baptist Health-Fort Smith has earned a Pearl award (85%-89% adherence) for Stroke Band Documentation by the Arkansas Department of Health for its commitment to high-quality stroke care.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The sheikh had studied religious law at Damascus University and earned a master’s degree in Lebanon; the Tunisian had not completed a day’s worth of religious study in his life, relying instead on YouTube videos and stray sermons.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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What father would ever allow such devastation, assuring fellow patriarchs that their lives without sons would be ruined forever?—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Burd and Batalucco have essentially ruined their home by placing cameras everywhere so Friends Keep Secrets can always be capturing whoever is wherever.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
3 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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The mother and son tore down the existing structure and built the Tavern in its place.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Since returning from the winter break, Arsenal have won eight of their ten fixtures (losing just one and being tied in another), while also becoming the first-ever winner of the new FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in February.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gonzales, a father of six, first won his seat in 2020 after retiring from a 20-year career in the Navy that included time in Iraq and Afghanistan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The chain of events triggered by the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel by Hamas shattered the image of Iran as an impenetrable and defiant regional power.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Then spring dreams are shattered.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Britain retained the base, and another on Cyprus, after the eastern Mediterranean island gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Heavyweight Hanwha Aerospace, which is South Korea’s largest defense manufacturer, saw shares surge 22%, while Korea Aerospace Industries gained more than 7%.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Pulled down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20down. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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