as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pulled up
Just as the protest was ending, Muhammad said, the school’s head of security pulled up to speak with Jennifer Marien, the principal or director of the upper school, who had been watching the protest alongside Muhammad.
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Eric Adler
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Police said Cho was driving Johnson when a car pulled up alongside them and someone inside opened fire, then took off.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 14 May 2026
While Vanegas watched a Bobcat excavator swing at her home Tuesday, a car full of people from Indiana pulled up behind her and began scavenging for aluminum in the wreckage of homes.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
According to initial police reports, the boy was outside when a car pulled up and a man got out, pointed a gun at the youth and demanded his property, which included a scooter and cell phone.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Most notably, the crafty Brunson got Embiid in isolation, used some fancy footwork to get the big man turned around, then pulled up for a second-quarter jumper that gave the Knicks a 59-42 lead.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Then there’s Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, who pulled up side by side in fashion-forward statement pieces and oozing sexy.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Karissa Waddick The crowd cheered as the king’s black BMW pulled up on the street in Front Royal, Virginia.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors believe that Davis was in the white Cadillac that pulled up next to Shakur’s car on September 7, 1996, near the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and hit him four times with gunfire.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Eric Adler
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Police said Cho was driving Johnson when a car pulled up alongside them and someone inside opened fire, then took off.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 14 May 2026
While Vanegas watched a Bobcat excavator swing at her home Tuesday, a car full of people from Indiana pulled up behind her and began scavenging for aluminum in the wreckage of homes.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
According to initial police reports, the boy was outside when a car pulled up and a man got out, pointed a gun at the youth and demanded his property, which included a scooter and cell phone.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Most notably, the crafty Brunson got Embiid in isolation, used some fancy footwork to get the big man turned around, then pulled up for a second-quarter jumper that gave the Knicks a 59-42 lead.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Then there’s Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, who pulled up side by side in fashion-forward statement pieces and oozing sexy.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Karissa Waddick The crowd cheered as the king’s black BMW pulled up on the street in Front Royal, Virginia.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors believe that Davis was in the white Cadillac that pulled up next to Shakur’s car on September 7, 1996, near the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and hit him four times with gunfire.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled up
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Hagerty batted around against three different West Orange pitchers and before the bleeding was stopped, the Huskies had plated 10 runs in a crazy inning.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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For nearly two hours, Kid Rock barely stopped moving.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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The loss marked an early end for the Frost, which had previously gone a perfect 6-0 when facing elimination in the PWHL playoffs, and halted the team’s quest for a rare threepeat.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Waymo has drawn criticism for its vehicles failing to yield to school buses in Austin, and for the performance of its vehicles during widespread power outages in San Francisco in December, when robotaxis halted in traffic, causing gridlock.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The robbery trial comes after delays stalled the case for years and Young repeatedly reversed course on plea agreements offered by prosecutors, including one that would have reduced his robbery charges to a minor felony with little prison time.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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That work has stalled due to limited funding.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The Giants have not won at home in Week 1 since Hakeem Nicks caught three touchdown passes in a 2010 win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Steyer backers Speaking of money, the second ad (or sort-of ad) that caught my attention is tied to Steyer, the billionaire who has spent more than $100 million of his own money in this race.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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After these thoughts, Huang brought up former Massachusetts state economic Secretary Yvonne Hao to lead a panel in a greater discussion of where Boston is going.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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As early as June of last year, Reuters reported, Høeg brought up safety questions about treatments for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants that had already been FDA-approved.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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An airport worker checked a surveillance camera and saw a herd of deer in the same area but did not initially see the trespasser, Washington said.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Doyle checked those boxes and also had Jackson’s stamp of approval.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Sengun’s attempt at a game-winner when he got stood up by Jaxson Hayes on a turnaround baseline floater wasn’t the play the Rockets drew up, Udoka said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The companies, working with Oz Architecture, drew up plans for a 17-story tower with about 400 units.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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No remains were uncovered, but a month later, both Flores men were arrested and charged in connection with Smart’s murder.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In 2024 a total of 219 unhoused people were arrested on this charge.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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“Pulled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20up. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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