pulls down

present tense third-person singular of pull down
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as in destroys
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings

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Recent Examples of pulls down That pulls down the median sales price even if the price per square foot continues to steadily rise from about $127 in 2016 to $231 today. Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulls down
Verb
  • Liposuction surgically removes fat cells, while cryolipolysis freezes and destroys them.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
  • But the loving couple’s equilibrium hits a major bump when a freak coastal storm destroys Theo’s new building before its inauguration and viral videos compound his humiliation.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • The company earns a fee for paying the merchant upfront.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • That earns you in-game skill points and stat boosts.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Athens, Greece Athens glows beneath Mediterranean light, where marble ruins rise from its timeworn hillsides—from the world-famous Parthenon to the Temple of Hephaestus.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Egyptian officials shared one photo of the site, showing the mudbrick ruins of the settlement.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
  • As a business owner, never be afraid to share your insights, stories, and customer wins on social media.
    Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Right now, Washington reaps the worst of both worlds.
    Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • That embryonic Xenomorph then shatters its container and leaps at Wendy, who pets it gently.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Trump's action shatters this precedent, inviting chaos.
    Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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  • Trump family gains $5 billion from crypto ventures On paper, the Trumps are holding $5 billion in digital assets after their token, WLFI, was made available for trading on the open market.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
  • No emotional transportation, no empathy gains.
    Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The variety of blades can tackle several different pruning jobs, which makes this versatile set your new best friend until the first frost sets in.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The motor makes the turbo’s power boost available sooner.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Pulls down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulls%20down. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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