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
There were no TVs in the building, so Shade pulled up the game on her phone once the Huskies started to mount their comeback from a 19-point deficit in the first half.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The teens pulled up to a home in the 10000 block of South Wallace Street where two women were talking, prosecutors said.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
As the officers pulled up, they were directed by people on the scene where Jones was believed to be hiding.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead, the Lakers superstar pulled up straight over the top of Bryant’s outstretched arm, dropping a fadeaway jumper softly through the net.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
One afternoon in late summer, Wright pulled up his personal Proxi prototype.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
As people gathered outside Antioch Baptist Church ahead of funeral services, a vehicle pulled up nearby.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Shortly after the victim pulled up to the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect shot and killed the victim, police say.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 23 Mar. 2026
Investigators said that as the officer pulled up, the driver tried to leave but was injured.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The teens pulled up to a home in the 10000 block of South Wallace Street where two women were talking, prosecutors said.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
As the officers pulled up, they were directed by people on the scene where Jones was believed to be hiding.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead, the Lakers superstar pulled up straight over the top of Bryant’s outstretched arm, dropping a fadeaway jumper softly through the net.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
One afternoon in late summer, Wright pulled up his personal Proxi prototype.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
As people gathered outside Antioch Baptist Church ahead of funeral services, a vehicle pulled up nearby.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Shortly after the victim pulled up to the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect shot and killed the victim, police say.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 23 Mar. 2026
Investigators said that as the officer pulled up, the driver tried to leave but was injured.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled up
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The bands stopped precisely at the midline of her body, and the pigmentation of her right side was entirely normal.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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My parents took me on my first flight at three months old and never stopped, raising me in a world that stretched far beyond home.—
Shayla Martin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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Flights at Miami International Airport were halted Tuesday morning as thunderstorms blanketed the area.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ramos is eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and applied, but the program remains halted for new applicants after a yearlong battle in court that challenges the program.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The legislation has stalled amid strong pushback from critics.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Union leaders said negotiations have stalled for months, and are accusing BP of rejecting their proposals on jobs, pay, and safety.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Heavily hit, the Dannebroge caught fire and then exploded.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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In his book, A Voyage Around the Queen, author Craig Brown claimed that although Meghan and Harry's real names don't get brought up too often in royal circles, the estranged family members are referred to indirectly, per The Mirror.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the recent David protein bar class action lawsuit has brought up a loophole in the Food and Drug Administration’s regulations around nutritional labels that most people aren’t aware of.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those rates apply to bags checked more than 24 hours before departure.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Knueppel, in Fernández’s view, has checked those boxes early.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The man who drew up the game-winning play in the College Football Playoff National Championship game for Indiana almost never went into football at all.—
Bob Pompeani,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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After Ike’s dunk got the Zags within 69-68 with 40 seconds left, Miller called timeout and drew up a play that got Heide free in the corner.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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When the interview ended, Marsha wasn't arrested.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police arrested Bowen, 40, on Wednesday, charged with murdering his wife in their Coral Springs home and tampering with evidence.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Pulled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20up. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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