PULLING ROUND Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

pulling round

verb

present participle of pull round, chiefly British

as in recovering

to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness after a week without any relapses, it became clear that she would pull round eventually

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Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Circ’s technology is designed to separate polycotton into its component materials, recovering cellulose from cotton and PTA and MEG, the building blocks of polyester, from the polyester component.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of recovering

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Hernández is a proven October hitter, while Pages is finding his swing after coming back from a broken hand.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Speaking with the Roommates Show’s Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Matt Hillman, Hargitay, 62, addressed Meloni, 65, coming back to the show.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming back

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In these cases, GLP-1 medications can provide cognitive benefits by lowering blood pressure and improving blood sugar control.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
The neuroscientist’s guide to improving brain function and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviors.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of improving

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Music is still her longstanding throughline, healing force and inspiration.

— Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Living Love is not just reading the words or recalling the stories – though doing so is natural and foundational to a life of healing love.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of healing

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