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
Tracy was at a bridal shower with the game pulled up on her phone, hands shaking from the nerves.
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Once our fishing guide, Scott Allen, pulled up, the three of us climbed into his ATV to head to one of his six shacks on the frozen inlet.
—Robert Annis, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
By the time the car pulled up, Son had agreed to hand Neumann $4 billion.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Investigators previously said witnesses reported Arnold was standing outside the store near his vehicle when a car pulled up.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
The woman, who had been out with friends visiting several restaurants in downtown Huntington Beach, was walking near First Street and Atlanta Avenue when a vehicle pulled up and two men got out.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
After the traffic stop, another vehicle pulled up near Trooper Warren's car.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Dashboard camera video showed Newton, who had been behind the truck, pulled up to the passenger side of the white van, occupied by Nelson, Fairchild, Thorns and two juveniles, and immediately opened fire.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Half an hour before showtime, a bus pulled up and out straggled the bleary-looking Arkestra.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Once our fishing guide, Scott Allen, pulled up, the three of us climbed into his ATV to head to one of his six shacks on the frozen inlet.
—Robert Annis, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
By the time the car pulled up, Son had agreed to hand Neumann $4 billion.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Investigators previously said witnesses reported Arnold was standing outside the store near his vehicle when a car pulled up.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
The woman, who had been out with friends visiting several restaurants in downtown Huntington Beach, was walking near First Street and Atlanta Avenue when a vehicle pulled up and two men got out.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
After the traffic stop, another vehicle pulled up near Trooper Warren's car.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Dashboard camera video showed Newton, who had been behind the truck, pulled up to the passenger side of the white van, occupied by Nelson, Fairchild, Thorns and two juveniles, and immediately opened fire.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Half an hour before showtime, a bus pulled up and out straggled the bleary-looking Arkestra.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled up
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Meanwhile, freshman goalie Piper Tam stopped shot after shot, finishing with 33 saves and holding the Cougars off the board until late in the third period.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Shots stopped falling, turnovers crept in and possessions that had previously looked sharp dissolved into hurried attempts and empty trips.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Jason Brown, Fair Park First’s board chair, said that without a contract, Fair Park First has halted spending toward its next steps.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Labor strikes halted printing a few times in the 1950s and ’60s.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Behind the scenes, momentum stalled when some House lawmakers raised concerns about student safety and discipline, said Mussman, who is also chair of the House Education Policy Committee.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lee’s bill passed the state Assembly last year but stalled after fierce opposition from real estate agents and the California Apartment Assn.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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When factoring in the exclusion date, the data shows that Arizona has not paid out any claims to providers once they were caught.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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There’s a lot of insecurities that are brought up for her.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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School district could be facing a referendum In response to questions for this story, several candidates brought up the possibility of a future referendum to cover facility needs.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The decision was a major blow to Trump, who has invested so much political capital in his tariffs and has rarely seen his power checked during his second term.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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With the game out of reach, 5-1 in Canada’s favor, Fiala was checked by Tom Wilson as his skate became entangled with the boards.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Bulldogs drew up a play for Jake Heidbreder, who calmly drained an open 18-footer on the left baseline at the buzzer and was mobbed by students spilling out of the Save Mart Center stands.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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After a timeout, the Tigers drew up a look for sharpshooter Jacob Crews, the Southeastern Conference’s 3-point leader, who drained it to give Mizzou a 72-71 lead with 18 seconds left.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2026
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The actor was initially arrested and released later that day on his own recognizance.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Once again, Khamenei used the full force of the state to stifle calls for change, with hundreds killed and thousands arrested in the crackdown.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pulled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20up. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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