as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pull up
Finally, after what probably seemed like a lifetime to him, Cowboy heard her car pull up to the house.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
For the June 2023 Billboard Español cover story, the group pulled up in three luxury cars, including a graphite off-roader Lamborghini Urus and a white Chevrolet Corvette.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Those cases included the 2014 beating by staff of a man with intellectual disabilities for failing to pull up his pants.
—Beth Hundsdorfer, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Kenya and Porsha link up for lunch, both pulling up in their Rolls-Royces.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
For the June 2023 Billboard Español cover story, the group pulled up in three luxury cars, including a graphite off-roader Lamborghini Urus and a white Chevrolet Corvette.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Those cases included the 2014 beating by staff of a man with intellectual disabilities for failing to pull up his pants.
—Beth Hundsdorfer, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Kenya and Porsha link up for lunch, both pulling up in their Rolls-Royces.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hansi Flick will surely remember the outstanding save from former Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian to stop Jules Kounde in the second half, as well as the last-minute cross from Raphinha that Robert Lewandowski or Fermin Lopez failed to tap in.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Several factors could halt the tariffs imposed by Mr. Trump, according to experts.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Adames also made one of the finest and best-timed leaping catches from a shortstop that Oracle Park has ever seen, which isn’t a claim that can be thrown around lightly.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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How to catch a glimpse of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower in April 2025?—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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While former President Joe Biden sought to revive the deal, negotiations stalled, and Trump's second-term policies have further tightened sanctions.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Simmons’ attempts to go beyond her associate’s degree were stalled by the demands of raising her young children.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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Moore advises users to stick to trusted app stores, check reviews and use antivirus software to stay protected.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Hayes scored a fourth goal when his shot bounced out of Spencer Knight’s glove and rolled into the net, and then a fifth on a redirect while being checked by Korchinski.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even at the high end, Cooper believes this one-time expense could save money in the long run because every month a borrower stays delinquent, the government risks losing money in unpaid interest and eventual defaults.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Afterward, nearly all of the special event's details stayed under wraps until the couple began sharing snippets of the day through different projects.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The department has laid off some 10,000 workers under a plan drawn up by Kennedy and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency cost-cutting task force.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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In this case, whoever drew up the list of those to be fired at FDA either didn’t understand or didn’t care about the role support staff play for scientists reviewing new medications or inspectors looking for unsanitary conditions at food plants, the former officials said.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Booker’s performance was a broader critique of Trump’s agenda, meant to hold up the Senate’s business and draw attention to what Democrats are doing to contest the president.—
Mike Catalini and Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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If the big pieces of the contract are in agreement between both sides, what is holding up a deal from being finalized?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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