PULLED THROUGH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

pulled through

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past tense of pull through

as in came around

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as in held out

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Taco Tuesday always came around, so that was probably my favorite.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
Houser’s injury came around 24 hours after Carson Whisenhunt sustained a similar-looking injury against Cincinnati on Monday.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of came around

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Joveljić was held out of Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Atlanta United.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Defensive tackle Zach Sieler did a rehab assignment on the field, but was held out of Monday’s practice, as was Kenneth Grant, who showed up to his rehab assignment on a scooter designed to keep him off his legs….

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of held out

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Wichai Yuankham, 35, a factory worker who came to watch the ships arrive, said the naval visit was a welcome boost to the local economy.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Leaders of prominent Jewish organizations, including the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Anti-Defamation League, came to Paramount’s defense, blasting the Emmy-winning actor known for playing the Hulk and roles in productions for HBO.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of came to

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As the Times report noted, the Met Gala, an extravagant event held in tandem with the Costume Institute’s spring show, is typically held on the first Monday in May.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Alexander Quimbiamba-Albaran, 30, of Waterbury was charged with second-degree breach of peace and was also held on a $500 bond pending an arraignment hearing Monday.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of held on

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But what stuck out more than the Giants’ toughness in those skirmishes was their football stamina.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
The culture fit piece is perhaps more nebulous but equally important, and while Orgeron fit LSU like a glove, Kelly stuck out like a sore thumb.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of stuck out

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The judge issued his ruling at the conclusion of a court session Tuesday, which continued the preliminary hearing that was largely held over a week in early July before a nearly two-month recess to prepare for closing arguments.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
The debate about debates Despite a debate being scheduled, Jackson and Bottoms have continued to attack one another over the debate schedule and timeline, each saying the other is shying away from questions of accountability.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of continued

Verb

Early church members withstood false rumors about bloody temple rituals.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Orlando’s backline and Morché withstood several attacks from the Spirit, including a sequence in the 12th minute when consecutive shots by Washington’s Sofia Cantore and Tamara Bolt hit the woodwork.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

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