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
In 2022, Rich Strike pulled off a win at 80-1 odds, the second-steepest in the race’s history, which is now 152 years old.
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Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
With their All-Star center on the bench in a technicolor sweater, the Spurs pulled off a victory for the ages.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Cubs pulled off the series sweep with contributions from players on their roster who many fans wouldn’t have counted on in the spring.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Many still pulled off successful events, but acknowledged the mood has shifted.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to Sandoval, right-hander Kutter Crawford was also recently pulled off his rehab assignment after experiencing elbow soreness.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The one shot that went in for Toronto didn’t count, and Denver had pulled off a tone-setting win for life without Jokic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, plucking the pilot from behind enemy lines before setting off a complicated extraction of the second service member who hid deep in the mountains as Tehran called for Iranians to help capture him.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
The Israeli soldiers pulled off a successful rescue, but four hostages, seven hijackers and 45 Ugandan soldiers were killed.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
With their All-Star center on the bench in a technicolor sweater, the Spurs pulled off a victory for the ages.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Cubs pulled off the series sweep with contributions from players on their roster who many fans wouldn’t have counted on in the spring.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Many still pulled off successful events, but acknowledged the mood has shifted.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to Sandoval, right-hander Kutter Crawford was also recently pulled off his rehab assignment after experiencing elbow soreness.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The one shot that went in for Toronto didn’t count, and Denver had pulled off a tone-setting win for life without Jokic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, plucking the pilot from behind enemy lines before setting off a complicated extraction of the second service member who hid deep in the mountains as Tehran called for Iranians to help capture him.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
The Israeli soldiers pulled off a successful rescue, but four hostages, seven hijackers and 45 Ugandan soldiers were killed.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled off
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The grand Denver Derby Party is calling it quits, having fulfilled its mission of raising $5 million for the Sean Ranch Lough Foundation.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fun of the strategic planning, the beautiful and unique backdrop and the mix of Pitch Pines, maples and all kinds of other New England flora would leave me fulfilled lower score or not.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some of the greatest arias in the genre, performed flawlessly by Jonathan Tetelman.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Blue Origin New Glenn mission on payload Blue Ring’s first mission with initial injection into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), with additional services performed in Geostationary Orbit (GEO).—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vasquez is proud of what the county has accomplished of late, including two new patrol officers, two new jail officers and money for overhauling the deadly County Road 100 S in this year’s budget.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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These come in different flavors, usually based on what a horse has already accomplished.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Chasing Horse was taken into custody in 2023 after Las Vegas police executed a search warrant at his home.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Federal and state law enforcement executed search warrants in Minnesota early on April 28 in connection with an ongoing fraud probe that has embroiled the state, officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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O’Keefe-Dunne also was blessed with a lovely singing voice, her sister said, and her uncle had wanted to send her to a vocal coach — the same vocal coach used by singer Johnny Mathis, who then had not yet achieved worldwide stardom.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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So this has been a tactical demonstration of prowess, but has not achieved the strategic goals that the president announced.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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That same year Cindy's cousin testified before the Florida Legislature about the Death Penalty Reform Act, which in part sought to speed up executions to be carried out within five years of an inmate's conviction.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Police said the operation was carried out based on a tip-off.—
Lucas Lilieholm,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 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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Paul and Mortensen had been under investigation by both the Draper City Police Department and West Jordan Police Department regarding a series of allegations each made that the other had acted violently during altercations in February, as well as an incident that took place in 2024.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Cunningham was 13-for-23 from the field, made all 14 of his free throw attempts and added five assists.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pulled off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20off. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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