Synonyms of pulls off

pulls off

verb

present tense third-person singular of pull off

as in fulfills

to carry through (as a process) to completion

the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfills
• performs
• accomplishes
• executes
• achieves
• does
• makes
• carries out
• carries off
• implements
• goes through
• follows through (with)
• puts through
• brings off
• commits
• prosecutes
• brings about
• negotiates
• completes
• perpetrates
• works (at)
• finishes
• realizes
• practices
• effects
• engages (in)
• compasses
• attains
• nails
• effectuates
• ends
• repeats
• winds up
• reduplicates
• aces
• reenacts
• actualizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails
• slurs
• skimps
• slights

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pulls off

Woods often uses comedy to lighten the load, and sometimes — especially in scenes with Plaza — pulls off the tricky feat of finding humor in serious or even dire situations. — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026

In spite of The Connaught’s obvious grandeur and heritage kudos, everyone is treated as equal by each member of staff with the deft service touch that the Maybourne Group pulls off so beautifully. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

In addition to Galitzine, Idris Elba gets to chew on scenery and a redemption arc as Teela’s battle-ready dad Man-At-Arms, and Jared Leto pulls off his most enjoyable role in years, melding bombastic theatricality and bad-boss vibes as Skeletor. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 June 2026

There’s darkness in those words but also open-hearted passion, and Iceage largely pulls off this balancing act between the two vibes across all of For Love. — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 2 June 2026

Maddy essentially becomes Cassie’s pimp, hitting and threatening her, setting up an elaborate scheme to boost her online following, which Cassie successfully pulls off, thanks to a few fake orgasms. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

And considering mineral sunscreens have a reputation for being thick, heavy, and generally a little too sunscreen-y, Ilia pulls off a serum-like texture that feels weightless. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026

That term is usually used to describe someone who pulls off major financial deals, according to the outlet. — Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026

Johanna pulls off her mother’s jacket, knocks her to the ground, and pushes up her sleeve to uncover the scars of her mother’s long-ago suicide attempt. — Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026