PULLS Synonyms: 178 Similar and Opposite Words

pulls 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pull

as in hauls

to cause to follow by applying steady force on a team of horses pulling a heavy wagon

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as in yanks

to draw out by force or with effort the dentist had to struggle to pull the tooth

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as in stretches

to injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure lift the crate carefully, or you'll pull a muscle

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pulls

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noun

plural of pull

as in tugs

the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force I gave the door such a pull that when it suddenly opened, I nearly fell backwards

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as in sways

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly their lawyer supposedly has a lot of pull with the administration in Washington

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as in edges

the more favorable condition or position in a competition a political candidate with all of the pull that comes with a vast fortune and famous surname

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Recent Examples of pulls

Verb

Coming to the glum realization that love isn’t outlasting infatuation is trickier to write about than a more incendiary subject like unfaithfulness, but Rodrigo pulls it off. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 12 June 2026 In the end, an inexperienced minor – who has no idea who hired them – pulls the trigger. —

ABC News, 12 June 2026 Sometimes the company leads, and the brand pulls the executive into visibility. —

Dean Trevelino, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Organ-style metal vent pulls, fortunately, are one constant. —

Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 Creator Faith Ifeanyii pulls her twists into a low ponytail before feeding them into a thick, full bun at the nape of her neck. —

Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026 Think drawer pulls and knobs in a matching color to create a cohesive look. —

Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 June 2026 The pillow is filled with shredded memory foam gel that pulls heat away from your head, neck, and shoulders to prevent overheating. —

Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Google search pulls from the same information as Google News, even though the two sites are technically separate. —

Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026

Noun

Paint the walls, opt for an interesting wallpaper pattern, replace the toilet and vanity, swap out tacky old hardware for stylish knobs and pulls, and install new light fixtures. —

Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026 Schrader suggests wiping down cabinetry knobs or pulls, light switches, and doorknobs at least once a month to make your home more sanitary. —

Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 June 2026 Designed with adaptive carry options, magnetic closures, oversized pulls, and tactile cues, it was shaped directly by feedback from athletes like Daniels. —

Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The leather is accented by tonal crimson suede paisley cutouts and the style also includes extra short Western earn pulls with bullet pull holes. —

Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 So finding a cheap route to the moon has a lot to do with gravity, specifically the gravitational pulls of both Earth and the moon. —

Julian Dossett, Space.com, 20 May 2026 Hock led the Cobras in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns this season while sophomore Tatiana Alicea led in total flag pulls. —

Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026 Instead, the spacecraft first swings closer to the moon before entering a gravitational pathway around a special region called the L1 Lagrange point, where Earth’s and the moon’s gravitational pulls balance each other. —

Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026 The open floor plan meanders its way around to a cozy family room and a formal dining room, along with a spacious vaulted kitchen featuring Shaker-style cabinetry with gold pulls, an eat-in island, an apron-front sink, and an accompanying breakfast nook. —

Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026

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Having already been booked for a foul on Brobbey, Fofana hauls down Wilson Isidor and earns his club’s eighth red card of the Premier League season.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 24 May 2026
According to the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, the Thunderbirds cost taxpayers about $35 million a year in salaries, aircraft, fuel, rehearsals and the C-17 cargo plane that hauls 50-plus support crew and spare parts to every stop on the tour.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026