1
as in hauls
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
a team of horses pulling a heavy wagon
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2
as in yanks
to draw out by force or with effort
the dentist had to struggle to pull the tooth
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1
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
Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
The Farktop Trench Coat is a true fall staple that instantly pulls an outfit together and makes even sweats look polished.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Sewell has been working with the Science of Wellness program from IFF for the past three years, which pulls from more than 40 years of neuroscientific research into how scents can influence the brain’s emotional and memory senses.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Built around an all-in performance by Tedeschi, who repeatedly seems on the brink of going full Nicolas Cage but always pulls back at the last moment, Duse is an enjoyable but somewhat opaque take on an enigmatic Italian legend.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The movie pulls a few nifty tricks with that item, catching ghosts in reflections that can’t be seen in the room and vice versa, though the best mirror scene is one in which Judy is left alone in a changing room lined with them while trying on a wedding dress.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3423DWF) instantly pulls you into games with its ultrawide curved screen that makes everything feel more cinematic.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Bigelow pulls the film together with the exactitude of a fighter pilot.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
For the map, the team uses a data model that pulls from historical and forecasted temperature and precipitation data, and also takes into consideration regional tree types, long-term trends, and user data.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The first-team All-County linebacker in ’24 led the Lancers in flag pulls, grabbed eight interceptions, and still caught 20 TDs.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Early’s script pulls from TV movies like Kate’s Secret and Perfect Body, while also referencing classic cinema like Suddenly, Last Summer and The Children’s Hour.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
The Farktop Trench Coat is a true fall staple that instantly pulls an outfit together and makes even sweats look polished.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Sewell has been working with the Science of Wellness program from IFF for the past three years, which pulls from more than 40 years of neuroscientific research into how scents can influence the brain’s emotional and memory senses.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Built around an all-in performance by Tedeschi, who repeatedly seems on the brink of going full Nicolas Cage but always pulls back at the last moment, Duse is an enjoyable but somewhat opaque take on an enigmatic Italian legend.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The movie pulls a few nifty tricks with that item, catching ghosts in reflections that can’t be seen in the room and vice versa, though the best mirror scene is one in which Judy is left alone in a changing room lined with them while trying on a wedding dress.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3423DWF) instantly pulls you into games with its ultrawide curved screen that makes everything feel more cinematic.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Bigelow pulls the film together with the exactitude of a fighter pilot.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
For the map, the team uses a data model that pulls from historical and forecasted temperature and precipitation data, and also takes into consideration regional tree types, long-term trends, and user data.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
While club masseurs and physios were kept busy dealing with his team-mates’ pulls and strains, Salah’s only demands were around preparation and ensuring his body was ready for whatever Klopp had to throw at him the following day.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The first-team All-County linebacker in ’24 led the Lancers in flag pulls, grabbed eight interceptions, and still caught 20 TDs.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulls
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte pops by to drop off stuffing, and Carrie yanks her aside, accusing her of setting her up with Mark.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
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The younger Burnett will lead a ward that stretches from Cabrini Green and the future Bally’s Casino site to the soaring Fulton Market district and struggling Garfield Park.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The 11-story observation tower has two decks, one at 26 feet and the other at 126 feet, giving a view that stretches into Warren and Butler counties and downtown Cincinnati.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kavya tugs on my arm, her nose is scrunched up, eyebrows discombobulated.—
Navdeep Singh Dhillon,
Parents,
21 Aug. 2025
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Images from Japanese public broadcaster NHK showed tugs spraying water on the front of the New Orleans.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Discard the tired-looking center and separate clumps from the outer edges by hand or use a sharp knife or pruning saw.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The North Carolina General Assembly returned Tuesday for the first time since last month, as a budget stalemate between the House and Senate drags on.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Aug. 2025
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But as the contest drags on, his resolve starts to crumble.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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Bottom line—moving Space Command headquarters weakens our national security at the worst possible time.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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If employees rely on tools only for quick answers, curiosity weakens.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Despite its politically turbulent history, Montenegro's influences from other cultures are evident in its food, architecture, and even language.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Be consistent, which means not capitulating to external influences that may or may not be relevant a year from now.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Pulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulls. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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