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as in contained
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long
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as in arrested
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
he was pulled in after a random traffic stop turned up drugs in his car
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Recent Examples of pulled in
Which is music to Vásquez’s ears after he’d been pulled in similar situations throughout his first two years with the Padres.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But New York scored five times against Misiorowski, who was pulled in the fourth inning.
—Pete Grathoff
april 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Since then, the legal battle has pulled in other famous people, including Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and superstar musician Taylor Swift.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The trooper positioned his vehicle in front, blocking King’s forward movement and the Revere officers pulled in behind him, according to the report.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
That’s partly because the country sits atop the boundary of two diverging tectonic plates; it’s constantly being pulled in two.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
When we’re pulled in many directions, often simultaneously—money and love overlap in Ray when Aparna writes her number on a five rupee note—the weight of obligations can feel like a warping pressure.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Ellis then pulled in and fired multiple shots into the vehicle with an automatic weapon, Currey said.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Scott Wedgewood made 17 saves against the Stars after being pulled in the first period against the Penguins.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But New York scored five times against Misiorowski, who was pulled in the fourth inning.
—Pete Grathoff
april 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Since then, the legal battle has pulled in other famous people, including Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and superstar musician Taylor Swift.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The trooper positioned his vehicle in front, blocking King’s forward movement and the Revere officers pulled in behind him, according to the report.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
That’s partly because the country sits atop the boundary of two diverging tectonic plates; it’s constantly being pulled in two.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
When we’re pulled in many directions, often simultaneously—money and love overlap in Ray when Aparna writes her number on a five rupee note—the weight of obligations can feel like a warping pressure.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Ellis then pulled in and fired multiple shots into the vehicle with an automatic weapon, Currey said.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Scott Wedgewood made 17 saves against the Stars after being pulled in the first period against the Penguins.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled in
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Forensic drug reports showed that about 98% of medetomidine-positive samples also contained fentanyl.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The vessel was missing but was later contained.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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When the interview ended, Marsha wasn't arrested.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police arrested Bowen, 40, on Wednesday, charged with murdering his wife in their Coral Springs home and tampering with evidence.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Israel, meanwhile, saw Nasser’s rising influence across the Arab world as a danger, and wanted an excuse to cut him down, and to target Palestinian fedayeen militants who were operating in Gaza and the Sinai Peninsula, which were both controlled by Egypt at the time.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Instead of pushing from a single point, assistance is distributed through the stride, making movement feel more stable and controlled.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Police said that officers seized a quantity of marijuana and a gun that was later found to have been stolen.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gangs have since seized control of much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading then-Prime Minister Ariel Henry to request international military support in 2022.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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La Familia kept drumming and chanting through the entire game, determined to help lift Messi and his teammates to victory.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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After a series of intricate passes, Reus found room and sent a shot toward goal, but Minnesota goalkeeper Drake Callender kept the initial shot out.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Shamet was fouled on the play and missed the and-one free throw, but second-year backup big man Ariel Hukporti grabbed the offensive rebound to create a second shot opportunity.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Walmart grabbed 23% of the market share last year, the same as in 2024.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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This indicates that the state is homeostatically regulated — meaning their bodies need it.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Discharges by wastewater treatment plans are regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets temperature and water quality standards.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ken’s parents also influenced how rinks were ran in the area, the two said.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Reed ran in junior high, then fell in love with the sport again while living in New York City, where her run club convinced her to run the New York Marathon in 2010.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Pulled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20in. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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