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
Though rainfall remains at essentially zero in the southern third of the state, it’s been above average in Northern California thus far, pulling up the statewide average.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Set your ceiling fans to rotate clockwise to pull up cold air and push down warm air.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Within 15-20 seconds of pulling up to the hotel, the sheriff added, the vehicle exploded.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
Audrey pulls up a chair — nearly every time — when her mother starts to cook or bake.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Set your ceiling fans to rotate clockwise to pull up cold air and push down warm air.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Within 15-20 seconds of pulling up to the hotel, the sheriff added, the vehicle exploded.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
Audrey pulls up a chair — nearly every time — when her mother starts to cook or bake.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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Alhassan unleashed a vicious combination of punches on the Brazilian, who appeared to be moments away from being stopped.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Then, the winning-ugly model stopped winning and the losses were ugly.Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 12 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Millions of borrowers have been forced into a forbearance as a result of the court order, which has halted their progress toward student loan forgiveness.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Betts, 32, ran to try to catch the ball, but Capobianco and Hansen reached over the fence to stop him from making the play.Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Having the capability of catching the Starship booster is crucial for SpaceX, giving the company a completely reusable vehicle that is able to fly again.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Then in July, talks were stalled when Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, a key facilitator in the talks, was killed in Iran.Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Yet, as with Governor Abbott’s school choice proposal in Texas, Lee’s bill stalled in his state House.Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, check if your existing detection and response platforms come with simple out-of-the-box automations.Daryl Lim, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The company encourages customers to call their local store before visiting or checking hours on CVS.com.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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Roxy is currently staying at the shelter's ICU to be treated for severe burns on her body, face and the ulcers in her eyes as well as her extremely inflamed gums.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately the characters stay emotionally at arm’s length, but that’s likely also reflective of how their relationships with one another feel.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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One of Commander Denno’s early tasks was to draw up the ship’s crest — a heraldic design that would be part of the submarine’s identity.John Ismay, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Who is involved in drawing up and taking Liverpool’s corners?Andy Jones, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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As an expansion franchise, San Diego’s discovery list holds up to seven players until the 2025 season’s roster compliance date, which comes just before the season kicks off on February 22.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Home prices too, though perhaps moderating have held up better than many forecasts anticipated.Simon Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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