pulling down

present participle of pull down
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as in destroying
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings

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Recent Examples of pulling down The Glassdoor report doesn’t dive into that, but FlexJobs tackled the topic in January, finding that nurse practitioner was the top remote side hustle for 2024, pulling down $56 an hour. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025 An impact player on both sides of the ball from Day 1, the 6-foot-4, 180-pound all-state pick is back for a third varsity letter after reeling in 37 balls for 674 yards on offense and pulling down two more passes for picks on defense. Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling down
Verb
  • The two initial quakes flattened villages in both provinces, destroying more than 6,700 homes, and rescue workers pulled bodies from the rubble on Thursday.
    Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • As Greengrass was editing the picture, wildfires tore through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena in Southern California, killing residents and destroying homes.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • About 90% of the former Spring Hill Mall is gone and work demolishing the final anchor store set to begin in the next couple of weeks, officials said.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
  • After filing the first lawsuit, attorney Katie Steele of Varghese Summersett also sought a temporary restraining order to prevent the owners from removing or destroying tenants’ property from the units, or demolishing the building, and to preserve critical evidence in the case.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As of 2025, Gen Z travelers are likely to take longer trips than their millennial counterparts, despite being younger and statistically earning less.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Torres played last season at Burleson Centennial, earning District 7-5A Division I Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors after passing for more than 2,000 yards.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lewis Hamilton lost control of his Ferrari and crashed out of the Dutch Grand Prix, ruining a chance to nab a good haul of points.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Thanks, man, for ruining an almost-letter-perfect red-carpet walk.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The Raiders traded him to the Cowboys midway through the 2018 campaign, as the team was tearing down the roster.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.
    Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As the table fell behind Cenat, shattering into pieces, the streamer looked behind him, cut the music, and asked his friends to fess up.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • August made history on its own, but compared to the record-shattering extremes of 2023 and 2024, this year had fewer heat streaks.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, companies that prioritize psychological safety and employee well-being are reaping measurable benefits.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The liquid model flips outdated systems, building trust, clarity and flow into the system and reaping huge advantages for employees.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Pulling down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20down. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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