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
From cargo ships crossing the ocean to the delivery van pulling up to your door, rising fuel and other energy prices are driving up the cost of transporting goods.
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CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Removing Existing Moss Since moss has no true root system, small areas of growth are easy to remove by simply raking or pulling up the moss.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The Gothic revival building sits on a corner lot near the Power & Light District, and pulling up to the valet station signals the start of a true city break.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Brunson hit Smith with four crossovers into a step-back two to bring the Knicks within two, then invited Eason to perform the Electric Slide before pulling up for the go-ahead two with less than 30 seconds in regulation.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
And so there’s Bobby, pulling up in a stretch limo from Memphis.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Down dirt roads and behind stands of oak trees in their neighborhood, pump jacks nodded up and down, pulling up oil.
—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
CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Removing Existing Moss Since moss has no true root system, small areas of growth are easy to remove by simply raking or pulling up the moss.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The Gothic revival building sits on a corner lot near the Power & Light District, and pulling up to the valet station signals the start of a true city break.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Brunson hit Smith with four crossovers into a step-back two to bring the Knicks within two, then invited Eason to perform the Electric Slide before pulling up for the go-ahead two with less than 30 seconds in regulation.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
And so there’s Bobby, pulling up in a stretch limo from Memphis.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Down dirt roads and behind stands of oak trees in their neighborhood, pump jacks nodded up and down, pulling up oil.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling up
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Peanut cannot smell, but caregivers say that limitation does not appear to be stopping him from adjusting to his new surroundings.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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There are 81 rooms in total, ranging from classic doubles to one-bedroom apartments, while the show-stopping penthouse suite has a dining table for eight, a dressing room and an enormous 130-square-metre rooftop terrace with a private sauna and cold plunge pool overlooking Fitzrovia.—
Siobhan Grogan,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bills to temporarily halting data center construction have been introduced in at least dozen states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Meaningful regime change, halting Iran's nuclear ambitions, and dismantling its ballistic missile program are all very much an open question, with some analysts saying the war has led to an even more hardline government in Tehran that may be more determined to pursue nuclear weapons.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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The lender’s package is designed to give governments enough foreign currency, and quickly enough, to keep essential purchases from stalling, offering a lifeline for some of the world’s most import-dependent nations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The average retail price to fill up hasn't been this high since August 2022 when Republicans were relentless in their focus on gas prices and successfully took back Congress, stalling the rest of former President Joe Biden's agenda.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ravensbergen is a rare southpaw as a right-catching goalie (coincidentally, as is Askarov).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mission specialist Christina Koch said her biggest highlight was catching her first glimpses of Earth after passing around the moon, a moment that came after a communications blackout.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Senate Majority Leader Thune changed his vote from yes to no, giving himself the option of bringing up the motion again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gavin Grahovac took Yearwood by surprise with a two-RBI single, bringing up outfielder Caden Sorrell.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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As a Biden aide told us, allocating scarce vaccines felt like drawing up Schindler’s list.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Geno Auriemma and his players drawing up plays with breakfast items for a hotel chain.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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He was also photographed holding up the heart emoji with his hands — a tribute to his two daughters — while being introduced ahead of the Artemis II takeoff.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The resultant device blends fast discharge speeds with massive storage capacity, holding up to 25 times more energy per kilogram than conventional versions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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This wasn’t a celebrity checking a box.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Customers checking one bag will pay $45 starting on Thursday, while a second will now cost $55, according to Southwest.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Pulling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20up. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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