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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
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Unlike other fans that blow existing air around a room, an exhaust fan pulls existing air out of the area.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
As his wife recovers, each cycle of death and resurrection pulls him closer to something far more disturbing.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Featuring insight from longtime stylist Meredith Koop, makeup artist Carl Ray, and hairstylists Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway, the series pulls back the curtain on some of Obama’s most recognizable public moments and the intention behind them.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
But remarkably, Harris pulls it off completely — transforming her impossibly hard-to-take premise into the foundation of a rhythmic fantasyland that’s heightened by aesthetic choices functioning more as emotional instruments than maximalist distractions.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Today’s energy pulls you inward, and honestly, your nervous system may need a break.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Now, a mini documentary published by More Perfect Union pulls the curtain back even further on companies like Mercor.
—Krystle Vermes, Futurism, 13 May 2026
This sends a signal of safety to the nervous system and pulls you out of anxious mental loops.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Olivia Hall, also a senior two-way player, had a TD catch, a number of flag pulls and an interception that snuffed out a Nature Coast scoring chance.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
His workout also consists of cable pulls, hanging leg raises, ab wheel rollouts and more.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Swapping cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and towel hooks is a fast way to modernize the space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Update Your Mirror or Hardware Swapping cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and towel hooks is a quick project that refreshes the room without a renovation.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Kylie, meanwhile, had some fun with both vintage pulls and merch.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Emotional rug-pulls arrive in the form of happy surprises that stretch the third act too long and test the limits of our disbelief.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Emotional rug-pulls arrive in the form of happy surprises that stretch the third act too long and test the limits of our disbelief.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Creating the body of work that pulls customers in.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Unlike other fans that blow existing air around a room, an exhaust fan pulls existing air out of the area.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
As his wife recovers, each cycle of death and resurrection pulls him closer to something far more disturbing.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Featuring insight from longtime stylist Meredith Koop, makeup artist Carl Ray, and hairstylists Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway, the series pulls back the curtain on some of Obama’s most recognizable public moments and the intention behind them.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
But remarkably, Harris pulls it off completely — transforming her impossibly hard-to-take premise into the foundation of a rhythmic fantasyland that’s heightened by aesthetic choices functioning more as emotional instruments than maximalist distractions.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Today’s energy pulls you inward, and honestly, your nervous system may need a break.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Now, a mini documentary published by More Perfect Union pulls the curtain back even further on companies like Mercor.
—Krystle Vermes, Futurism, 13 May 2026
This sends a signal of safety to the nervous system and pulls you out of anxious mental loops.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Noun
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
Olivia Hall, also a senior two-way player, had a TD catch, a number of flag pulls and an interception that snuffed out a Nature Coast scoring chance.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
His workout also consists of cable pulls, hanging leg raises, ab wheel rollouts and more.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Swapping cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and towel hooks is a fast way to modernize the space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Update Your Mirror or Hardware Swapping cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and towel hooks is a quick project that refreshes the room without a renovation.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Kylie, meanwhile, had some fun with both vintage pulls and merch.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Emotional rug-pulls arrive in the form of happy surprises that stretch the third act too long and test the limits of our disbelief.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Emotional rug-pulls arrive in the form of happy surprises that stretch the third act too long and test the limits of our disbelief.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulls
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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
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While the men are creeping around separately, Jerry is apprehended by a hotel employee, Fergal (Michael Patric), who hauls him off to the police station.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Maden takes thee wine bottle from him and the officers reach for his wrists but Brown resists and yanks his arms back, the video shows.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Leaphorn yanks the jug his way (despite being cuffed) and is able to put the filter packet down his pants.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Apr. 2026
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Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House is a lone brick island in a large asphalt lot that sits just over 100 feet from the Central Avenue Bridge that stretches over the Rio Grande in Albuquerque.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But moss phlox is a lower growing alternative that stretches from 1 to 2-feet wide and yields equally eye-catching flowers that carpet gardens with color in early spring.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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Gravity from huge superclusters tugs on the motions of galaxies across the universe, drawing them closer.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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Video of the pair's initial greeting at the White House on Monday is circulating online, showing the president firmly grasping hands with the monarch, and giving a few characteristic tugs.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Blue jeans also have sharp edges from zippers and rivets that can snag delicate fabrics like a nylon blouse if they are washed together.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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The story follows a rough-around-the-edges man (Gyllenhaal) who ends up sharing an unwanted journey with his fiancée’s prickly, overprotective father (Costner) after a life-altering turn upends their plans.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Analysts have repeatedly warned that if the war drags on and supply chains are disrupted for long enough, prices for gas and a range of other goods could continue to climb.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Our older cat has no interest in them whatsoever, but our newest baby, Pip, drags his all around the house.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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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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But the weakening of that regime weakens the proxies as well.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said the report weakens the case for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts because the labor market remains stable.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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“Pulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulls. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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