pulled off

verb

past tense of pull off
as in fulfilled
to carry through (as a process) to completion the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops

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Recent Examples of pulled off Rodrigo De Paul, who wore the captain’s armband in Messi’s absence, gave Miami the lead with a long-range shot in the 32nd minute, and pulled off his shirt to reveal Messi’s jersey underneath in a tribute to his close friend and teammate. — Michelle Kaufman august 11, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 The Giants then pulled off one more buzzer-beating trade by flipping reliever Erik Miller for infielder and former first-rounder Marcelo Mayer, their fifth and final trade of the day. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 The Dodgers pulled off the trade without disrupting their major-league squad. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Ella Langley has pulled off another incredible career accomplishment. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Mike pulled off at the bar with his family, had a couple beers and toasted his brother. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Rupert Lowe, the leader of the British far-right party Restore, has pulled off a neat trick. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 McEntire has pulled off a rare feat these days with a multi-camera comedy that has found traction with a broadcast TV audience. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 July 2026 In London, Zendaya pulled off one of fashion’s favorite red carpet flexes, wearing a Schiaparelli couture look that debuted on the Paris runway only hours earlier. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled off
  1. fulfilled
  2. performed
  3. accomplished
  4. executed
  5. achieved
  6. carried out
  7. did
  8. made
Verb
  • The implication of Zolghadr’s statement was that these conditions must be fulfilled before or in tandem with concessions on the strait, which would be at odds with the formula set out in the memorandum of understanding.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Daurawa said all the couples had undergone screening and counseling before the ceremony and that all religious and legal requirements had been fulfilled.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of fulfilled
Verb
  • In the past year since the outbreak of Israel’s siege of Lebanon, Wakim, Elassal, and Aukar have all performed shows in the country.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Following the hormone injections, an outpatient procedure is performed to retrieve the eggs from the ovaries.
    — Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of performed
Verb
  • That record of 70 is shared by Jacoby Ellsbury, who accomplished the feat in the majors in 2009, and David Hamilton, who swiped the same total at Double-A in 2022.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Marshall Faulk and Christian McCaffrey are the only other football players to have accomplished the same, according to NBC Sports.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of accomplished
Verb
  • Within four months, the other members of the selectorate, worried that Beria was a threat, arrested him in a committee session and subsequently executed him.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Highspring supported the team by helping coordinate key operational workstreams so the business could continue moving with focus and momentum while advisors, auditors and internal teams executed in parallel.
    — Brian Waller, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of executed
Verb
  • Mercado Libre achieved 99% fraud detection, while DoorDash saved millions with a voice portal.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After two years as a primary reliever, Lynch finally achieved his goal of being handed the baseball first for the Royals.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of achieved
Verb
  • Rhaenyra also dismisses Mysaria, a wise move carried out in a very unwise manner, given the woman’s cunning.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The defendants arrived at dawn, just before the morning prayer call, the time when the regime's laws mandate execution sentences be carried out.
    — Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of carried out
Verb
  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    — Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of did
Verb
  • The project is being made in association with Hathiramani Commercial Ventures and co-produced with investor and entrepreneur Manish Hathiramani, who marks his producing debut with the show.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The press had also waned, likely through fatigue, by the time a host of substitutions, including Mbeumo, Amad, and Zirkzee were made on the hour mark.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of made

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