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
Home surveillance video showed the man pulling up in a car as the teens turned around and began to walk away.
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Paul Burton, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Giants reliever Joel Peguero had to leave the game in the bottom half of the eighth after pulling up lame when fielding a ground ball.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The truck pulling up outside won’t have a logo on it.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Who has the time (and patience) to keep pulling up their dress?
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Scammers know how to search your name combined with your city, your employer, your relatives' names, or specific document types, pulling up PDFs of HOA filings, church bulletins, nonprofit board minutes and medical conference attendee lists that most people have completely forgotten exist.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Anthony appeared to tweak his hand after checking his swing during his first-inning at bat, grimacing and flexing his hand after pulling up three quarters of the way through his follow through.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
In another, Hurst snapped a picture of a man sleeping rough on a slab of cardboard, one arm shielding his eyes from the sun, and the other pulling up his shirt suggestively.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
And companies like Meta are moving quickly to expand what these devices can do, including identifying people and instantly pulling up information about them, potentially turning ordinary public encounters into data points for the companies that make the glasses.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Paul Burton, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Giants reliever Joel Peguero had to leave the game in the bottom half of the eighth after pulling up lame when fielding a ground ball.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The truck pulling up outside won’t have a logo on it.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Who has the time (and patience) to keep pulling up their dress?
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Scammers know how to search your name combined with your city, your employer, your relatives' names, or specific document types, pulling up PDFs of HOA filings, church bulletins, nonprofit board minutes and medical conference attendee lists that most people have completely forgotten exist.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Anthony appeared to tweak his hand after checking his swing during his first-inning at bat, grimacing and flexing his hand after pulling up three quarters of the way through his follow through.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
In another, Hurst snapped a picture of a man sleeping rough on a slab of cardboard, one arm shielding his eyes from the sun, and the other pulling up his shirt suggestively.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
And companies like Meta are moving quickly to expand what these devices can do, including identifying people and instantly pulling up information about them, potentially turning ordinary public encounters into data points for the companies that make the glasses.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling up
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The latest the series can end is June 17; the shield stopping him from answering questions — not just about his past, but his present and future — is likely to stay in place.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Texas is split down the middle on which issue should take priority — stopping voter fraud or preventing eligible citizens from being turned away at the ballot box — as a poll shows the split is not a sign of moderation but of deep partisan polarization.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The court had ruled in favor of the attorneys’ clients, halting the deportation of three family members from India, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and the disciplinary ruling did not alter that November decision.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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However, the discomfort returned shortly after, halting his progress.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Some advocates and politicians say Sampson’s debate style is obstructive, a stalling tactic that prevents important bills from being passed.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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Kompany’s full-back options must also be expanded, with Alphonso Davies struggling for form in 2025-26, Konrad Laimer stalling over a contract extension, and Hiroki Ito’s future at the club uncertain.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The campaign is set on the streets of Los Angeles, catching Cameli in off-duty moments with candid, understated and personal imagery.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Who will emerge as new quarterback Malik Willis’ biggest pass-catching threat?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Leo Wilderman was walked intentionally to load the bases, bringing up Brown.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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With the housemates separately checking on Carl, Kyle and Amanda, Lindsay takes time to apologize to Kyle for bringing up and questioning Kyle and Amanda's relationship.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Some medical clinics advertise microdosing Zepbound by drawing up less than the full amount in the single-use vial, but this has not been studied, and there is a risk of contaminating the vial by using it more than once.—
Jody Dushay,
STAT,
29 May 2026
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His Interior Department has lifted Biden-era restrictions barring drilling across much of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and is now drawing up plans to streamline permitting for oil projects in the territory.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Investors will be looking for confirmation that production of its newest chips is on schedule and that long-term customer contracts are holding up, as well as whether increasing capacity from Samsung and SK Hynix starts to threaten the tight supply that has powered Micron's rally.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The long view The expectation of a lower enrollment trend holding up is one of the key factors likely to translate into higher cost estimates as insurers draw up 2027 rates.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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And to be able to be in the workforce and not checking your cell phone at a work meeting is always really important.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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There should be some testing out and checking the other’s game plan, but this will still be must-watch TV as the Knicks battle the Spurs in Game 1.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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“Pulling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20up. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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