as in fulfilled
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops
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Recent Examples of pulled off
In the highest-pressure moment of the Mets’ 6-3 win, Weaver pulled off an against-the-odds Houdini act to escape the Yankees’ scoring threat.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
Call it an omen for the accomplishment that Bergstrom pulled off on Thursday, sprinting down the runway and flying through the air to assert herself as the top pole vaulter in Colorado.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
The Dodgers also saw a setback with reliever Brusdar Graterol, who was pulled off his rehab assignment with Oklahoma City.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Like Crawford, Sandoval was pulled off his rehab assignment last month, due to left biceps soreness.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The driver, transporting 51 passengers — almost all young high school choir singers — pulled off of the highway and came to a stop, a noteworthy detail given the events that unfolded soon after.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Bogaerts, who on Sunday drove in the winning run on a check-swing infield single that bounced off the plate and traveled about 75 feet, pulled off something similar but very different on Thursday night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
With their All-Star center on the bench in a technicolor sweater, the Spurs pulled off a victory for the ages.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Cubs pulled off the series sweep with contributions from players on their roster who many fans wouldn’t have counted on in the spring.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
Call it an omen for the accomplishment that Bergstrom pulled off on Thursday, sprinting down the runway and flying through the air to assert herself as the top pole vaulter in Colorado.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
The Dodgers also saw a setback with reliever Brusdar Graterol, who was pulled off his rehab assignment with Oklahoma City.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Like Crawford, Sandoval was pulled off his rehab assignment last month, due to left biceps soreness.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The driver, transporting 51 passengers — almost all young high school choir singers — pulled off of the highway and came to a stop, a noteworthy detail given the events that unfolded soon after.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Bogaerts, who on Sunday drove in the winning run on a check-swing infield single that bounced off the plate and traveled about 75 feet, pulled off something similar but very different on Thursday night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
With their All-Star center on the bench in a technicolor sweater, the Spurs pulled off a victory for the ages.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Cubs pulled off the series sweep with contributions from players on their roster who many fans wouldn’t have counted on in the spring.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled off
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In some ways, Rashad has fulfilled that promise.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The honor fulfilled late owner Joan Payson’ decades-old wish to retire the number after the Say Hey Kid’s playing days.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Marketing and implementation analyses were performed to determine whether a new name could realistically be adopted across healthcare systems, medical education, research institutions and public communication.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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That remains up for debate, although the northern courses since the calendar move in 2019 — Bethpage Black and Oak Hill in New York and Aronimink — have performed well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Ohtani is a one-of-one player, someone who's already accomplished virtually everything a player can accomplish in Major League Baseball.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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With 43 new tracks released at once, early projections indicate Drake could simultaneously hold the top three spots on the Billboard 200 chart — something only Michael Jackson previously accomplished after his death in 2009.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2026
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that search warrants were executed in relation to VC Defensa but did not answer questions about the nature of the investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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But Jeffries’s efforts, which have achieved mixed results, have also elicited concerns from some of his supporters.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Carragher acknowledged that Slot’s achievement in winning the Premier League in his first campaign elevated him to a level above what fellow Dutchman Ten Hag achieved in just over two years as Manchester United manager following his summer 2022 appointment, but the point stood.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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But most of the research being done was carried out by people who had the university equivalent of a day job.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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And finally, these discussion sessions include not only direct victims of the atrocities, but also family members of those who carried out the deeds.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Pulled off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20off. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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