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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 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
Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
We’re reminded of all this in a great scene when Ellis, who has just been deposed, pulls Mel aside.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Day two pulls you into the cultural texture of Little Havana and Wynwood before finishing at the waterfront.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Started in 2022 and stretching over a week every fall, the event pulls support not just from chefs, but also the region’s art and music scenes.
—J.m. Hirsch, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Amazon grocery pulls products from both the company's private label as well as name-brand products.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Started in 2022 and stretching over a week every fall, the event pulls support not just from chefs, but also the region’s art and music scenes.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Started in 2022 and stretching over a week every fall, the event pulls support not just from chefs, but also the region's art and music scenes.
—CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The system pulls from deep property data, 3D Matterport tours, neighborhood insights and proprietary school data to guide you.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Ceiling dryers with cable pulls or rail systems can be pulled down as required and then pushed back up to the ceiling.
—Melissa Grustat, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Do not forget the freezer handles and drawer pulls.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
For the cordless lamp, choose a base in a contrasting material in a bright color or a metal to match cabinetry pulls.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
When Gonwa chose to sell, Thorn, 22, felt competing pulls — go see what other restaurant kitchens had to offer, or stay and protect the place that helped raise him.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Kids clutched fresh pulls like lottery tickets.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Matchup zones, schematic chair-pulls, deep drop coverages and hard hedges and a bit of everything in between.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Carney is leading his own effort to form, in effect, a third superpower that can resist the gravitational pulls of both the United States and China.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
One of the most effective ways to make a kitchen feel custom is to replace standard, generic cabinet pulls with high-quality hardware.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
We’re reminded of all this in a great scene when Ellis, who has just been deposed, pulls Mel aside.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Day two pulls you into the cultural texture of Little Havana and Wynwood before finishing at the waterfront.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Started in 2022 and stretching over a week every fall, the event pulls support not just from chefs, but also the region’s art and music scenes.
—J.m. Hirsch, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Amazon grocery pulls products from both the company's private label as well as name-brand products.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Started in 2022 and stretching over a week every fall, the event pulls support not just from chefs, but also the region’s art and music scenes.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Started in 2022 and stretching over a week every fall, the event pulls support not just from chefs, but also the region's art and music scenes.
—CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The system pulls from deep property data, 3D Matterport tours, neighborhood insights and proprietary school data to guide you.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
Before cleaning the handles, knobs, or drawer pulls, consider the hardware material.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Ceiling dryers with cable pulls or rail systems can be pulled down as required and then pushed back up to the ceiling.
—Melissa Grustat, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Do not forget the freezer handles and drawer pulls.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
For the cordless lamp, choose a base in a contrasting material in a bright color or a metal to match cabinetry pulls.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
When Gonwa chose to sell, Thorn, 22, felt competing pulls — go see what other restaurant kitchens had to offer, or stay and protect the place that helped raise him.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Kids clutched fresh pulls like lottery tickets.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Matchup zones, schematic chair-pulls, deep drop coverages and hard hedges and a bit of everything in between.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Carney is leading his own effort to form, in effect, a third superpower that can resist the gravitational pulls of both the United States and China.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulls
Verb
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This photo shows off the staggering scale of SLS, the VAB, and the crawler-transporter vehicle that hauls the rocket to and from the launch pad.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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After the gating email, Otto hauls Harper in for a talking-to.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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According to the footage, Falcinelli then moves toward the officer before the officer yanks him by the arm.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Judy yanks Mikey’s roller trunk out of the mud and leads him toward one of the nearby hiking trails.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And the impact stretches far beyond the Middle East.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Congressional District stretches from Concord to Greensboro and is currently represented by Republican Addison McDowell.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And gear that hugs and tugs in all the wrong places doesn’t whisper.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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Erikson, who was influenced by Freud, conceptualized eight life stages as tugs of war between opposing forces.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Skipping prep can lead to lifting edges or little imperfections that’ll drive you crazy later.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Place the pie on the heated stone or skillet and bake until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly, 40 to 50 minutes.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The attacks on Iran have already sent US gasoline prices higher, and will likely continue to climb as the war drags on.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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That's straining operating costs and ticket prices, both of which could become more expensive if airlines have to pay more for fuel the longer the war drags on.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There are swooping close encounters with heavenly bodies, Lego blocks in antigravity mode and swarms of Separators, a sort of astro-anthropomorphic version of the tool that pries apart Lego bricks in real life.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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The show’s biggest laugh may come when Testa pries open Costanzo’s mouth and pronounces just how many performances of Norma Galas has left.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That means the batteries can keep the power on during prolonged severe weather events, peak summer demand, or just a particularly cloudy week that weakens solar power.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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First, the skull weakens and distorts sound waves.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Pulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulls. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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