PULLS THROUGH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

pulls through

verb

present tense third-person singular of pull through

as in comes around

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as in holds out

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The Perseids can be observed annually from mid- to late July and through most of August as the asteroid comes around the sun.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
That kind of deal had been the standard procedure in recent years, with teams paying players big money early and reaping the benefits of those extra prime years before a third deal comes around.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of comes around

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Wilson holds out hope that federal lawmakers will amend their law to allow hemp sales to continue, though any such change faces an uphill battle.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Upon arrival, a staffer holds out a tray of tropical popsicles as a first touch of hospitality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Definition of holds out

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As Europe comes to grips with its fifth heat wave of the year, the research arm of Swiss Re AG is warning of far-reaching consequences.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
That three-week period comes to an end for those who were eliminated at the round of 32 (played between June 29 and July 3) this week.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of comes to

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The compilation misses remaining in the highest tier by only two rungs, while The Essential Michael Jackson barely holds on inside the bottom quarter of the 200-position roster.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
House Bill 945 establishes new regulations for cryptocurrency kiosks and allows financial institutions to place temporary holds on transactions when elder financial exploitation is suspected.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Definition of holds on

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The investigation continues, and some facts could change as witnesses are interviewed and evidence is examined, Brown said.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
Police still have not provided information on a suspect or motive in the shooting as their investigation continues.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of continues

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Traffic in the waterway remains at less than a fifth of pre-war levels, and no genuinely safe shipping route exists in the region, according to a maritime intelligence group.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
The technology to run this partnership responsibly already exists.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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