1
as in containing
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long
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as in arresting
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
he was pulled in after a random traffic stop turned up drugs in his car
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Recent Examples of pulling in
Jobs present more of a risk now Powell acknowledged Tuesday that the central bank’s dual mandate—stable prices and maximum employment—has suddenly started pulling in the other direction.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
This prevents malware from sending more data out or pulling in additional malicious code.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Everyone at the club has been pulling in the same direction.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Before Ebert’s death, the festival was pulling in twice those number of passes, but Chaz Ebert and Kohn have soldiered on in honor of Roger’s legacy.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Jones has been solid in his two weeks starting for the 49ers, pulling in 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The city also tapped into reserves, pulling in $35 million to plug its budget gap for 2026.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Eventually, the sun will also turn into a white dwarf, pulling in not only planets, but also icy Kuiper Belt objects.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
But during the meeting, Chief Financial Officer Eddie Muns spoke at length about massive one-time investments Jefferson County Public Schools has made in recent years, which cost more than the district was pulling in.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
This prevents malware from sending more data out or pulling in additional malicious code.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Everyone at the club has been pulling in the same direction.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Before Ebert’s death, the festival was pulling in twice those number of passes, but Chaz Ebert and Kohn have soldiered on in honor of Roger’s legacy.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Jones has been solid in his two weeks starting for the 49ers, pulling in 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The city also tapped into reserves, pulling in $35 million to plug its budget gap for 2026.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Eventually, the sun will also turn into a white dwarf, pulling in not only planets, but also icy Kuiper Belt objects.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
But during the meeting, Chief Financial Officer Eddie Muns spoke at length about massive one-time investments Jefferson County Public Schools has made in recent years, which cost more than the district was pulling in.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling in
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In addition to containing much less caffeine than coffee, black tea provides L-theanine, which has a calming effect on the body.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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The first showcased that a blend of cannabis oil, containing the psychoactive compound THC, as well as CBD and other natural compounds in the plant, outperformed a placebo.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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Police arresting a pile of mac and cheese.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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As the first episode unfolds, Piest's mom's actions lead to police questioning Gacy and eventually arresting him just days after the teenager's disappearance.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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By controlling the pressure inside the robot’s body and the temperature of the actuators, the researchers were able to steer it through intricate paths.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The deal includes an option to build to a controlling stake in 2028.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, two other high-profile Republicans running in the race have raised six-figure numbers — far surpassing the 2023 gubernatorial candidate.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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The TikTok video posted earlier this week, which amassed over 86,000 views in three days, showed Cammy two days after her injection, running in circles around the house.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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An airport spokesperson cited county policy regulating airport communications in saying the video wouldn’t be seen at MIA.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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At a minimum, this means more states following Utah and California to pass laws regulating the technology, and police departments following the best practices recommended by the technology companies.—
Andrew Guthrie Ferguson,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Fentanyl, which was responsible for the overwhelming majority of them, doesn’t come from Venezuela, and the Coast Guard has no record of seizing it in the Caribbean.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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The purchase of the rifle was possible because IMPD and the Marion County prosecutors never filed a red flag petition with the court after seizing the shotgun.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
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But while prosecutors and law enforcement continue doing the hard work of keeping Orange County safe, the County CEO appears intent on undermining that success.—
Todd Spitzer,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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The rain was steady, as was the traffic, but everyone was also keeping an eye out for a junkie on a bender.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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This could mean opting for non-cocoa items or grabbing a treat with filler that is not 100% cocoa.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Pulling in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20in. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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