pulled through

verb

past tense of pull through
1
as in came around

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2
as in held out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled through
  1. came around
  2. held out
  3. came to
  4. held on
  5. recovered
  6. stuck out
  7. continued
  8. withstood
Verb
  • The turning point in the season was the Kings’ deciding to prioritize developing young players, which came around the time LaVine was shut down with his hand injury.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • One day, a family friend pointed out how often the young Shattuck came around.
    — jeanne malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026
Definition of came around
Verb
  • Bo Bichette was held out of the Mets' lineup on Saturday for a second straight day because of soreness in his legs and right ankle, and the infielder may sit through the All-Star break.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • But Schlittler could be held out depending on how his schedule of regular season starts lines up.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of held out
Verb
  • The images may help scientists discern how galaxies form and cluster over billions of years, and how the universe came to be.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • It’s also widely seen as part of a broader vision to ensure national security under Xi, who came to power in 2012 following widespread 2008 protests in Tibet and deadly unrest in Xinjiang, home to its Uyghur minority.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of came to
Verb
  • Public hearings for the case were held on two separate days in march and April, with more than 30 people attending, the court said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The next Federal Reserve meeting, meanwhile, will be held on July 28 and July 29.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of held on
Verb
  • An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Aguirre removed Quiñones in favor or taller options, but Mexico never recovered from the loss of offensive creativity.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of recovered
Verb
  • One thing that always stuck out to me was how ageless Hargitay remained throughout the 27 (and counting) seasons.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • But Valenzuela stuck out his glove, the ball nicked the leather and rolled to Juan Samuel, who stepped on second base and threw to first baseman Eddie Murray, who made the catch that sent Dodgers running to the mound.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of stuck out
Verb
  • The princess announced in 2025 that her cancer was in remission and has continued to support cancer research and patient care.
    — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The driver continued northbound in the southbound lanes of Victoria Avenue before eventually stopping at Buena High School, according to authorities.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of continued
Verb
  • Biden defeated Trump by nearly 21,000 votes in Wisconsin in 2020, a result that has withstood independent and partisan audits and reviews, as well as lawsuits and the recounts Trump requested.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • Recently, the company withstood another setback when the New Glenn rocket exploded during a test firing on its launch pad in Florida.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
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“Pulled through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20through. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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