PULLED DOWN Synonyms: 225 Similar and Opposite Words

pulled down

verb

past tense of pull down

as in destroyed

to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings

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as in demolished

to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down

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as in earned

to receive as return for effort he's pulling down six figures at that job

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Recent Examples of pulled down And some of the individuals who pulled down the turnovers might provide a few clues about the makeup of the new-look secondary, which is being restocked because Miami traded Minkah Fitzpatrick and opted to not re-sign any of last year’s starting cornerbacks and safeties. —

Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 Coffey and Kayla McBride each pulled down eight rebounds apiece. —

Twin Cities, 15 May 2026 By the next day, Google had pulled down the offending videos. —

Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 May 2026 In addition to Europe, Rieder sees select opportunities in emerging market bonds, which were pulled down because of concerns around the Iran war. —

Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 May 2026 Drawstrings along the shorts allow for adjustable length, a high turtleneck can be zipped up or pulled down for breathability, and reflective elements make the piece visible at night. —

Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 All of those have been pulled down over the last couple of months as these events have unfolded. —

CBS News, 4 May 2026 Power lines were snapped and pulled down in Missouri, wind gusts in Wisconsin exceeded 70 mph, and heavy rain and intense lightning knocked down trees in Tennessee. —

Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026 At halftime, the Celtics had pulled down nine offensive rebounds and scored 13 second-chance points. —

Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026

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The Santa Rosa Island Fire, which was reported on May 15, has surpassed 10,000 acres and destroyed two historic structures, according to authorities.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Forecasters said mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, the weather service said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026