1
as in contains
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long
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as in arrests
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
he was pulled in after a random traffic stop turned up drugs in his car
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Recent Examples of pulls in
Hawes pulls in the pass with no one around him, though impressively, based on the play’s result, the pass was only three yards past the line of scrimmage.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Cloudastructure’s system, by contrast, uses Artificial Intelligence to watch every camera at once and only pulls in a human guard when there is a reason to pay attention.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Another is the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), which pulls in more data about household resources and cost of living.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
HubSpot’s new Data Hub, which replaces Operations Hub, pulls in structured CRM records, emails, call transcripts, and outside signals.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Fritz, 41, has a magnetism that pulls in just about anyone in his orbit.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
As these systems travel across the tropics, warm air rises from the ocean surface, creating a low-pressure zone that pulls in more air.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The washing machine pulls in cold and/or hot water through the supply lines, then drains it after each cycle.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Cloudastructure’s system, by contrast, uses Artificial Intelligence to watch every camera at once and only pulls in a human guard when there is a reason to pay attention.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Another is the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), which pulls in more data about household resources and cost of living.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
HubSpot’s new Data Hub, which replaces Operations Hub, pulls in structured CRM records, emails, call transcripts, and outside signals.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Fritz, 41, has a magnetism that pulls in just about anyone in his orbit.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
As these systems travel across the tropics, warm air rises from the ocean surface, creating a low-pressure zone that pulls in more air.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The washing machine pulls in cold and/or hot water through the supply lines, then drains it after each cycle.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulls in
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Kombucha is a fermented tea that contains some sugar, but fermentation reduces how much your body actually absorbs.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Bluey Medley This to-go pack contains sliced apples, cheddar, and pretzels, says House.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Oct. 2025
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Israel, which controls aid into Gaza, has repeatedly halted and blocked entry points, which critics have called inhumane leverage.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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That reportedly includes Mango MNG Holding, which controls 95 percent of Mango’s capital.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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If Europe seizes this opportunity, quantum computing has the power to be a genuine differentiator for the continent, and shape our economy, and world, for the better.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic’s Daniel Popper believes a trade could be on the horizon if neither back seizes the opportunity ahead.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Weiland has affection for him yet keeps him strictly in the friend zone.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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This morning, sentimentality keeps you from seeing a situation clearly.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Pino is more technically adept than Sarr, a threat with his direct, intelligent runs in behind back lines and his calm finishing.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The pitching duo is also the first since 1983 to go at least eight innings and give up one or no runs in the opening two games of a postseason series, according to MLB.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Incidents were also reported at Kelowna International Airport and Victoria International Airport in British Columbia along with Windsor International Airport in Ontario, according to Transport Canada, which regulates airports in the country.—
Martin Goillandeau,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The ocean regulates our climate, supports global trade, and feeds communities.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Never one to sit idly by, Danny grabs his NYPD shield and goes bulldozing his way to the crime scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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And then Rising walks away, grabs the iPad and motions for Mayer to join him.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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This picks up any holding with both an honor and the nine onside, which outweighs the alternative play of finessing the 10.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Steve Sarkisian’s crew has wins over only San Jose State, UTEP and Sam Houston State, and thus a shocking number of questions as October gets rolling and SEC play picks up.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Pulls in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulls%20in. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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