PULLS UP Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

pulls up

verb

present tense third-person singular of pull up

as in stops

to bring (something) to a standstill the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse

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Recent Examples of pulls up There’s a great accidental gag in a cut bit from the original MTV pilot when a deputy pulls up to arrest Knoxville and forgets to put her car in park. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 The car pulls up to the club, and Johnson heads to the green room. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 June 2026 Insider tip Become friendly with the doormen and bellhops, who make your stay wonderful from the second your car pulls up and are reminiscent of old New York. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 The Danish Algerian songwriter’s peripatetic new album pulls up at the bustling crossroads of the electroclash comeback and the contemporary Scandinavian school. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026 Then a boat pulls up and takes its next victim, but this time there is no blood moon to hide from. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026 But for a mine, all that needs to happen is a vessel pulls up, shoves one overboard, and moves on. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026 Tramon Mark pulls up for a, what else, midrange jumper and OU takes yet another timeout. — Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026 The Gwinnett microtransit bus pulls up to a suburban park to pick up passengers in Snellville in November 2024. — Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulls up

Verb

The global oil surplus should help commercial stockpiles bounce back, particularly if the rest of the world stops relying so much on the United States as the petroleum producer of last resort.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
If exception paths are undocumented, AI either stops too early or acts with false confidence.

— Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of stops

Verb

This mechanism functions as a physical switch, giving operators an extra layer of direct control because shutting off the external neutron generator immediately halts the nuclear reaction.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
The countywide legislation halts zoning and permitting processes for data centers and BESS sites in unincorporated areas of Jackson County for 180 days, which sponsor Sean Smith and other legislators have said will create time for the county to set more detailed permanent land use policies.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Definition of halts

Verb

Your hyperactive dog catches the scent of a deer and, powered by his hunter's instinct, disappears in the forest.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Made from mulberry silk with a satin finish, the dress has a natural gleam and catches the light just a touch, setting it apart from other styles in the room.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of catches

Verb

McCabe brings up a fantastic black-and-white picture on his laptop.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 29 June 2026
And every time someone brings up the Robin Hood legend — that the archer stole from the rich to give to the poor, and defended the weak against the powerful — Jackman gets a look on his face like someone farted.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Definition of brings up

Verb

Beloved for its durable flatwoven texture, the material holds up against moisture well, without getting waterlogged.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026
And in a market getting more crowded with work that looks good on a screen, the stuff that actually holds up in person has become more valuable than ever.

— Ray Corral, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of holds up

Verb

Labeling the outside of the container ensures your household stays safe.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Airbnb proved to be a popular alternative to traditional hotels, with offers like the World Cup bundle, which included free World Cup tickets with select Airbnb stays at an average price of $365 per night.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026