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
As people gathered outside Antioch Baptist Church ahead of funeral services, a vehicle pulled up nearby.
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Shortly after the victim pulled up to the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect shot and killed the victim, police say.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 23 Mar. 2026
Arnold pulled up without a moment of hesitation.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
From cargo ships crossing the ocean to the delivery van pulling up to your door, rising fuel and other energy prices are driving up the cost of transporting goods.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Shortly after the victim pulled up to the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect shot and killed the victim, police say.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 23 Mar. 2026
Arnold pulled up without a moment of hesitation.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
From cargo ships crossing the ocean to the delivery van pulling up to your door, rising fuel and other energy prices are driving up the cost of transporting goods.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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Asking the engineers to stop designing a firing squad chamber for the state of Idaho to execute death-row prisoners.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees went a perfect 5-for-5 with ABS challenges in Monday’s 2-1 walk-off loss to the Mariners, but that didn’t stop Boone and company from barking at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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In February, a Massachusetts federal court order halted the administration from using tax data for immigration enforcement for now.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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This week, construction crews and equipment snaked along a hillside on the southern end of the 420-acre parcel, away from the three sites where the Army Corps had halted work.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Calls come in about elders caught in financial scams or elders who are sick.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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None of the streetlights were working, and the driverless cars were stalled everywhere.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The average retail price to fill up hasn't been this high since August 2022 when Republicans were relentless in their focus on gas prices and successfully took back Congress, stalling the rest of former President Joe Biden's agenda.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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For a better understanding of where trolleys stop near you, check the SEPTA website for Philadelphia transit maps.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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To limit further misuse, place a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, and check your credit reports for any unfamiliar activity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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All four scales stayed within a pound of each other for every measurement, and usually varied by only half a pound.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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What’s stayed the same for the KC Current Despite all of the above, plenty has actually stayed the same for the Current.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Coaches can draw up plays for players.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Leonardo da Vinci himself couldn’t have drawn up a sweeter draw.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rendered in textured brass, the piece can hold up to four candles and evokes the Italian studio’s monolithic, architectural design practice.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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But each of its components holds up under scrutiny, according to reporting from Healthline and Time.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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