pull on
verb
pulled on; pulling on; pulls on
1
: to hold onto and move (something) toward oneself
She pulled on the rope with all her might.
2
: to hold onto and pull (something) repeatedly
When she gets nervous, she pulls on her ear.
3
: to breathe in the smoke from (a cigarette, pipe, etc.)
He rocked back and forth, pulling on his pipe.
4
: to dress oneself in (clothing)
She quickly pulled on her boots.
He pulled a sweater on.
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This includes repeatedly sitting on the exact same spot to pull on shoes or get dressed every day.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Their designs pulled on a variety of values the students felt represent their country, or should.
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Krista Johnson,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
As thunder rumbles over Mpophomeni, and the first drops of rain fall, children at the training field pull on hoodies and start to walk home, their dogs trotting faithfully alongside them.
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Patricia Huon,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
Over the next few decades, Niklas’ work prodding and pulling on the fibers started the field of spindle mechanics, Dumont said.
—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Their designs pulled on a variety of values the students felt represent their country, or should.
—
Krista Johnson,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
As thunder rumbles over Mpophomeni, and the first drops of rain fall, children at the training field pull on hoodies and start to walk home, their dogs trotting faithfully alongside them.
—
Patricia Huon,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
Over the next few decades, Niklas’ work prodding and pulling on the fibers started the field of spindle mechanics, Dumont said.
—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pull on
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“Pull on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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