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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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as in demolishes
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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Recent Examples of pulls down
Rookie Bill Russell scores 19 points and pulls down a game-high 32 rebounds.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Gravity pulls down particles, which then swirl back up with the smallest crosscurrent.
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Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
This is reached by a sliding door and has his and hers wardrobes, a TV mounted on the ceiling that pulls down for vertical viewing, and a queen-sized storage bed.
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New Atlas,
5 Jan. 2026
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.
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Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Gravity pulls down particles, which then swirl back up with the smallest crosscurrent.
—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
This is reached by a sliding door and has his and hers wardrobes, a TV mounted on the ceiling that pulls down for vertical viewing, and a queen-sized storage bed.
—
New Atlas,
5 Jan. 2026
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
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Arrrives, destroys Femi and hands Main Event Jey the crown.
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University of Idaho students and faculty have already been involved in research using AI to improve worker safety and to understand more about ALS, a neurological disorder that destroys nerve cells.
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An $8,000 Ryvid Anthem or a $10,000 Maeving RM1S will deliver broadly similar urban usability, while the $12,500 Zero FXE absolutely demolishes it on power-per-dollar.
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The latest filing demolishes the timeworn claim that DOGE was infiltrated into Social Security in order to responsibly ferret out fraud and overspending.
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This is where the CHIPS Act comparable earns its place, though not for the reason it is usually offered.
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The 42-year-old knuckleballer earns his tenth win of the year with six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves.
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Nothing ruins the start of a weekend away faster than wrestling with an overstuffed bag.
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Again, don't wring the suit, which ruins the shape.
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In theory, this system will punish any team that deliberately tears down its roster in an attempt to lose as many games as possible.
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Even in moments of disagreement, we are called to speak with charity and to seek dialogue that builds up, rather than tears down.
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That holds regardless of which model wins the benchmark race, because the agent arrives as a guest in the system of record, not as its successor.
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If someone wins, that team has a chance (with three points, a 1-2-0 record and its status hinging on goal differential) and the loser would be eliminated.
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When a window shatters, your entire home is at risk of collapse or even being blown away.
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When a shocking night shatters their fragile facade, both women are forced to confront the cost of control and decide what kind of future is worth fighting for.
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Brendan Shanahan surely reaps the rewards for forever believing in Marner and the Core Four and continues as team president into the present.
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However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.
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“Pulls down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulls%20down. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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