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
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.
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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
But like the handsome, burgundy Chevy that actually pulls up onstage (one curious anachronism among several), Lane doesn’t have the air of a beat-up workhorse.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 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
The meter will reset when the next vehicle pulls up to the light.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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
But like the handsome, burgundy Chevy that actually pulls up onstage (one curious anachronism among several), Lane doesn’t have the air of a beat-up workhorse.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 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
The meter will reset when the next vehicle pulls up to the light.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulls up
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This court order temporarily stops most collection activities, including lawsuits, wage garnishments, bank levies and collection calls.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The team stops functioning as a unit and starts behaving as a collection of individuals.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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As the federal government halts plans to address climate change, states, cities, regions, and even neighborhoods are trying to fill the gap by cutting climate pollution and adapting to extreme weather.—
Ellis Juhlin,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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But Ho's order now halts that effective date.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This process stalls improvements for years.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The irony is that, over time, those same systems become the choke points that determine who can scale and who stalls.—
Alexandre de Vigan,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rice, one of the team's better receivers with 156 catches his first three NFL seasons, has proven that he cannot be trusted to stay out of trouble.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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When the stock market sneezes, California state government catches pneumonia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Throughout the conversation, Ahn brings up his love of music, even pulling up his Spotify playlist to share some of his favorite artists.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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But things that Luis Manuel brings up is also really interesting.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The high-strength nylon exterior is impressively durable, and the water-repellent coating holds up against rain, spills, and everyday wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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It’s prized for sculpting a high-definition lip that holds up under the harshest red-carpet lighting.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Your words carry more weight when confidence stays warm and caring.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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If a patient is in isolation, the dog stays outside the room.—
Laura Ungar,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Anthropic's Claude Cowork sits on the other end of the spectrum and blocks autonomous purchases at the policy level.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Jacques blocks them from entering the room, saying that Gil needs her rest.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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“Pulls up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulls%20up. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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