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
After tying Switzerland, 1-1, in its opener, the USMNT pulled off a big upset against Colombia, one of the tournament's favorites.
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Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
On Wednesday, June 10, the Euphoria star and her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, were seen rejoicing after the Knicks pulled off a last-second win at home against the Spurs, 107-106, after being down 29 points in the second half of the game.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Arkansas cruised to the men's indoor and outdoor championships a year after Southern California pulled off the feat.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
The Knicks pulled off the biggest come-from-behind win in NBA Finals history in Game 4, defeating the Spurs 107-106 after trailing by 29 points.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The Liberty pulled off the win without superstar Sabrina Ionescu, who was sidelined Saturday due to a lingering injury.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The last time a player had four points in a period of the Cup final was in 1919 when Frank Foyston of the Seattle Metropolitans pulled off that feat.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Former health secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who pulled off a stunning rise late in the California governor’s race, will advance to the general election, the Associated Press projected Friday.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 6 June 2026
Up & Up Fragrance-Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes were pulled off shelves following customer complaints and FDA testing that identified traces of bacteria in the products, according to a June 5 notice from the Food & Drug Administration.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
On Wednesday, June 10, the Euphoria star and her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, were seen rejoicing after the Knicks pulled off a last-second win at home against the Spurs, 107-106, after being down 29 points in the second half of the game.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Arkansas cruised to the men's indoor and outdoor championships a year after Southern California pulled off the feat.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
The Knicks pulled off the biggest come-from-behind win in NBA Finals history in Game 4, defeating the Spurs 107-106 after trailing by 29 points.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The Liberty pulled off the win without superstar Sabrina Ionescu, who was sidelined Saturday due to a lingering injury.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The last time a player had four points in a period of the Cup final was in 1919 when Frank Foyston of the Seattle Metropolitans pulled off that feat.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Former health secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who pulled off a stunning rise late in the California governor’s race, will advance to the general election, the Associated Press projected Friday.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 6 June 2026
Up & Up Fragrance-Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes were pulled off shelves following customer complaints and FDA testing that identified traces of bacteria in the products, according to a June 5 notice from the Food & Drug Administration.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled off
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The standard must be whether outcomes justified the investment, promises were fulfilled, and measurable results were achieved.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Zac Brown Band performed the national anthem, and other stars who took part included comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, as well as singers Luke Bryan and Kid Rock.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The measure performed best in central and west Davis, continuing the pattern established on election night.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Most experts believe historic improvements have been accomplished largely through better public health services and medical treatment for people experiencing addiction.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
11 Dec. 2025
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That championship-caliber dive from Strange captures the heart and soul of what Southlake Carroll’s rising defense has accomplished throughout this season.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Dec. 2025
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Then there is the strategy, executed without the million-dollar budget that comes with studio backing.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Investigators executed a search warrant at the headquarters of the conspiracy in Baltimore and seized more than 8,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes and hundreds of counterfeit Maryland tax stamps.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Ready Player One previously achieved $53 million domestically in its opening weekend in 2018.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Then in 2015, the Falcon 9 achieved a radical feat that would change aerospace forever.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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These requirements, carried out via government IDs, credit cards or face scans, will apply to social platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, but not messaging services like WhatsApp and Signal.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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More recent studies, carried out amid a larger crisis to replicate research results in the behavioral sciences, have cast doubt on the findings of Mischel and his successors.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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But in the spirit of America, Peacock made sure to check and recheck their votes to accurately reflect what its viewers want to see.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Hefei province's early stakes in EV maker Nio and chipmaker CXMT made the city a poster child for government venture investing.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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“Pulled off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20off. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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