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
Benvolio pulls up the covers on the other side, revealing Jupe in nothing but his boxers.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 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
Minutes before my interview with Landfair, a Lyft driver pulls up to an icy curb to take me to the studio where we are scheduled to meet.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
The meter will reset when the next vehicle pulls up to the light.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Adams’ car pulls up to the NYPD Academy in Flushing, Queens, where this year’s class of more than 1,000 cadets has assembled in a massive auditorium.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
It's powered by a digital motor that spins up to 110,000 RPM, and delivers 115 Air Watts of suction that pulls up dirt, pet hair, and crumbs across carpets or hard floors.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 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
Minutes before my interview with Landfair, a Lyft driver pulls up to an icy curb to take me to the studio where we are scheduled to meet.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
The meter will reset when the next vehicle pulls up to the light.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Adams’ car pulls up to the NYPD Academy in Flushing, Queens, where this year’s class of more than 1,000 cadets has assembled in a massive auditorium.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
It's powered by a digital motor that spins up to 110,000 RPM, and delivers 115 Air Watts of suction that pulls up dirt, pet hair, and crumbs across carpets or hard floors.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulls up
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The legislation also stops courts from considering religious codes, including Islamic Sharia law, in legal cases.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The fun on 404 Day stops with Atlanta United.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Doing so triggers an automatic stay, which immediately halts most wage garnishments while the case is processed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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And even if Israel halts its strikes on Iran, there’s no guarantee Tehran will reciprocate.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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This process stalls improvements for years.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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If his progress stalls out, this team is in trouble.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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But beyond the watches, what immediately catches the eye upon entering the space is a floor-to-ceiling wall covered in live local greenery.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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But when this happens, what catches many people off guard isn't the garnishment itself, as there are plenty of warning signs beforehand.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Missé, of course, is upset about it, particularly because Margo brings up what Kimi said about the murder being drug related while dismissing it, which is the part that makes this discussion tricky.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Solomon brings up Reiner’s diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, an illness that can involve mania, depression and the delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking associated with schizophrenia.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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If the line holds up and Kohl and Gaines are as good as advertised, the Panthers could be dangerous.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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One notable feature is the hidden bit storage compartment, which includes a magnetic base that holds up to four standard S2 bits for a total of six in the entire multitool – the original Joat stored just two.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pool first, oak tree stays In many luxury builds, outdoor spaces are the final flourish.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Paradise Guest Ranch Buffalo, Wyoming The century-old Paradise Guest Ranch offers weeklong family stays during the summer and adult-exclusive weeks when the kids go back to school.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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During this roughly 40-minute period, the moon blocks the radio signals needed for mission controllers to maintain contact with the astronauts.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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The cosmos will even treat the Artemis II astronauts to a total solar eclipse as the moon temporarily blocks the sun from their perspective.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Pulls up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulls%20up. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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