PULLING OFF Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

pulling off

verb

present participle of pull off

as in fulfilling

to carry through (as a process) to completion the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops

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Recent Examples of pulling off That can lead to structural problems, from drawer fronts pulling off to flimsy drawer bottoms sagging or falling out under the weight of their contents. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026 In fact, Murai was nervous about pulling off such a long scene of an actor effectively just reading out names and circling them with a marker pen. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 With SpaceX just pulling off the biggest IPO in history and Anthropic and OpenAI widely expected to follow, these school funds could be sitting on the next windfall. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 Her All-Star season was followed by one with a lesser role with the team pulling off an offseason heist that brought in stars Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 Jordan’s Thomas is shown pulling off a number of breathtaking stunts, including stealing a priceless Van Gogh painting and romancing an investigator played by Adria Arjona. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 The 76ers didn’t even desperately need him, which makes Myers waltzing into free agency and pulling off this casual heist even more delightfully sadistic. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 The nation has recovered a rocket during an orbital launch for the first time ever, pulling off the feat during the Long March 10B's maiden liftoff on Friday (July 10). — Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 July 2026 White agreed, saying Trump helped lead the logistical challenge of pulling off the event. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling off

Verb

Denise has written a novel in secret, about a frustrated housewife itching to leave her husband and kids for a rich, fulfilling life in New York.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
What excites me the most is being able to jump in and out of genres — that’s been the fulfilling part of my career.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfilling

Verb

Two other teens were cited for careless driving and performing risky stunts in a retail parking lot.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
After performing in South Carolina, Barker and Goldstein chartered a private plane for their trip back to Los Angeles.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of performing

Verb

Some nonprofits become exceptionally good at executing tasks.

— Sonya Thompson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The policy requires officers to activate cameras during routine enforcement activities, including while making arrests, executing search warrants and responding to emergencies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of executing

Verb

This approach has already yielded significant results, with the 2026 BET Awards achieving its highest ratings since 2019, boasting a 50% year-over-year growth.

— Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Many are pessimistic about achieving the American Dream and question the value of higher education.

— Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of achieving

Verb

Based on what SanDisk told investors yesterday, these agreements are accomplishing just that.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Murray is scheduled to be a free agent after this season, so winning this starting job is a significant step toward accomplishing that goal.

— Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplishing

Verb

In Washington, the National Guard has settled into what is becoming a lengthy deployment, even as the troops carrying out the mission rotate with relative regularity.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
The four men were arrested near Naples in June for carrying out the attack.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of carrying out

Verb

The Cubs have been relentless against lefties this season, and that pressure continued Wednesday with lefty Jackson Kent, a Lake Park graduate from Hanover Park, making his major-league debut for the Nationals.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Her artistic work extends into visual illustration and fashion, with her tattoos and styling choices making her a distinctively individual presence in the group's lineup.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026