PULLING UP Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

pulling up

verb

present participle of pull up

as in stopping

to bring (something) to a standstill the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse

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Recent Examples of pulling up City of Twin Falls Civic Clerk The video begins by showing Williams pulling up to the In-N-Out drive-thru in a white Honda Civic. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, was accused of pulling up a two-foot square piece of the pool’s lining. — Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 The video then shows a police car pulling up as the suspects get back into an SUV. — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Some were assigned foot patrols near the Reflecting Pool and in quick succession, court records show, arrested several other visitors for allegedly reaching into the pool and pulling up pieces of sealant. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 But when Lucky wakes from a drugged sleep, Cary is gone and the money too, and police are pulling up outside. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Swift likely arrived ahead of Gomez, as her SUV was spotted pulling up to the venue earlier this afternoon, per Page Six. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Although Continental outgrew Enid more than a decade ago, pumpjacks pulling up oil still seesaw up and down near town. — Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 The turning off of lights, the closing of curtains, the pulling up of blankets, the loss of consciousness—each piece of the routine felt distinct, and sweet. — Sarah Miller, New Yorker, 20 June 2026

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After stopping for gas, the suspect takes off with the gas nozzle still attached to the bike.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Like actual religion, to continue on versus stopping becomes a question of faith.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of stopping

Verb

Later that month, the state and county asked the court for a temporary injunction halting the project while the case proceeds.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
The United States Army is temporarily halting all Apache helicopter training flights after a crash this week near Fort Hood, Texas, killed two soldiers.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of halting

Verb

Mendoza went three and out on his third drive, but then methodically marched the offense down the field before stalling.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
In May 2023, Serbia and Kosovo reached an agreement which included commitments by both sides to clarify the fate of the missing, but Kosovo and Serbia have accused each other of stalling efforts to work together.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of stalling

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Benzina's spot kick was awarded after a VAR check penalized Algeria’s Lana Smits for catching Sakina Ouzraoui in the face with a flailing arm.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Known for his defensive skills and clubhouse presence rather than his bat, Tromp will provide a steady hand behind the plate, replacing Chuckie Robinson and providing depth alongside rookie Eliezer Alfonzo for the big league catching duo.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of catching

Verb

Following their visit, the lawmakers called for the detention center to be closed, bringing up concerns about allegedly unsanitary conditions and medical neglect at the facility.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The Taurus Moon conjoins Chiron in your 2nd House of Resources, bringing up sensitivity around money, pricing, effort, or whether your value is being recognized.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of bringing up

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After more than 20 years of working for major tech companies as a user-experience designer (UX) – from LinkedIn to Amazon to Google – Tim Sparks is now drawing up a new playbook.

— Max Darrow, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
With its forces on high alert, Israel is drawing up operational plans for a further escalation in the US-Iran conflict, three Israeli sources said, but for now remains on the sidelines and has no imminent plans to join.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of drawing up

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The plan was announced during a rally outside the 185-unit Oglesby Towers on Wednesday morning, with some holding up copies of their rent bills.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Although the data don’t show how household income compares to the cost of living, SmartAsset spokesperson Toby Nelson said the numbers can show how people’s income is holding up against rising costs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of holding up

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