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
Down dirt roads and behind stands of oak trees in their neighborhood, pump jacks nodded up and down, pulling up oil.
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Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Udogie came off in the second half at Old Trafford after pulling up while running down the left wing.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The same can be said for EVs pulling up next to a gas pump at a fuel station instead of a parking spot.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
This type of snow forms when cold air moves over a warmer body of water, pulling up moisture and heat.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Good continues to wave her hand from left to right after the Ford passes as two other officers are seen pulling up in an unmarked Nissan Titan pickup truck with flashing red and blue lights.
—Chris Looft, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Stephen Maturen | Getty Images Video from the scene posted on social media shows ICE officers pulling up to a group of cars parked on a residential street.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
Bodycam video obtained by Fox News Digital appears to show Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore Kristyne Schaaf-Olson pulling up her pants before quickly sitting on a bench.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In images shared on X on Tuesday by NYPD Crime Stoppers, the individuals are spotted pulling up in their getaway car before covering their faces and entering the residence.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Udogie came off in the second half at Old Trafford after pulling up while running down the left wing.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The same can be said for EVs pulling up next to a gas pump at a fuel station instead of a parking spot.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
This type of snow forms when cold air moves over a warmer body of water, pulling up moisture and heat.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Good continues to wave her hand from left to right after the Ford passes as two other officers are seen pulling up in an unmarked Nissan Titan pickup truck with flashing red and blue lights.
—Chris Looft, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Stephen Maturen | Getty Images Video from the scene posted on social media shows ICE officers pulling up to a group of cars parked on a residential street.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
Bodycam video obtained by Fox News Digital appears to show Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore Kristyne Schaaf-Olson pulling up her pants before quickly sitting on a bench.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In images shared on X on Tuesday by NYPD Crime Stoppers, the individuals are spotted pulling up in their getaway car before covering their faces and entering the residence.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling up
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When stopping roadside, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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For years, the staunchest border hawks and hard-liners justified their positions in terms of stopping unlawful immigration.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary flight restriction immediately halting all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas and an area of southern New Mexico for 10 days.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, in October, Chinese regulators, including the People’s Bank of China, advised against the plan, effectively halting all progress, according to a Financial Times report, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While the middle class is stalling, to put it mildly, the irredeemably rich appear to be getting even richer.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Taking care of ourselves can feel like a lot of work, maybe even stalling us from doing anything at all.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Getting there involves chartering a plane or catching a flight or ferry from another island.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The attitude evidently was catching.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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His brother, sister-in-law, cousin and her husband will be bringing up the gifts at Mass Friday.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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During their trip, Meredith was angry at Britani for bringing up TikTok rumors alleging that Meredith's husband Seth Marks had cheated on her.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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While the Blue Lagoon—its waters milky with mineral-rich silica—remains the most famous, drawing up to a million visitors a year, smaller, less touristy lagoons have been appearing across the country, from Sky Lagoon on Kársnes Harbour near Reykjavik to Forest Lagoon in Iceland’s far north.—
Rick Jordan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Santa Clara police, who have been drawing up security for 49ers games and other major events since the venue opened in 2014 — and who helped host Super Bowl 50, the stadium’s first NFL championship, in 2016 — have been guarded about releasing even broad security details.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Water level changes on Catawba basin The broader Catawba River system, Jones said, is still holding up for now.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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After the win, Mafe celebrated with a cigar and holding up the Nigerian flag in honor of his heritage.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Volunteer Isaac Iles works in the computer room two days a week, helping clients with tasks such as creating résumés and checking email.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Park staff are checking camera traps, wading out into the park's swampy wilderness and encouraging visitors to share any otter sightings.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pulling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20up. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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