pulled in

verb

past tense of pull in
1
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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2
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 Jackson allegedly pulled in front of the victim, then pulled back behind the victim. — Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 At its peak about a decade ago, American Girl pulled in over $600 million in annual sales, according to CNBC. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026 To officiate their wedding, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pulled in comedian and actor Adam Sandler – a longtime friend who has previously gushed over the pair’s relationship. — Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Add in Cal's dedication to keeping siblings Ben (Colby Frost) and Tracy (Emerson MacNeil) together, and the two spend most of the season being pulled in different directions. — Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 By conservative estimates, one has pulled in $320 million this year alone, while another sold $550 million worth of tokens. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 The probe would need to keep its rocket engine on the whole time; otherwise, it would be pulled in by the celestial body’s gravity. — Govert Schilling, Scientific American, 27 June 2026 In the stands, Norwegian fans in Viking caps pulled in synchrony as if rowing on an invisible longship. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled in
  1. contained
  2. arrested
  3. controlled
  4. seized
  5. kept
  6. grabbed
  7. regulated
  8. ran in
Verb
  • As of Friday afternoon, the fire in the Boise Foothills had burned more than 6,500 acres and was 23% contained.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026
  • The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of contained
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  • There was briefly some concern earlier this year that Chestnut wouldn’t be able to participate in the 2026 competition after he was arrested for allegedly slapping a man in an Indiana bar.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Authorities have arrested more than a half dozen people related in relation to Reflecting Pool damage, including former Olympian David Hearn, who was indicted last week on a felony of property destruction.
    — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of arrested
Verb
  • SambaNova has said that on-premises inference can mean faster, more secure AI as it's controlled by the company using it rather than a third-party cloud provider or AI lab.
    — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The exoskeleton is controlled using electromyography (EMG), which measures the tiny electrical signals generated by muscles in the forearm.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of controlled
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  • Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Russia’s military on Saturday claimed to have seized the city of Kostiantynivka, a key defensive hub in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region.
    — Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of seized
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  • Asked about the change in plans, Scheffler kept his focus squarely on the week ahead.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Present-day Palo is seated atop of Roman port and seaside resort Alisum where Emperor Marcus Aurelius himself kept a villa.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
Definition of kept
Verb
  • Kane has grabbed the headlines, but Bellingham is England’s MVP so far.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • During the encore, Lifeson fired a foam arrow at Peart and the drummer grabbed it and stuffed it in his mouth.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of grabbed
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  • Prediction markets can legally operate in Texas because they’re regulated by the federal government rather than under state gambling laws.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • The Roanoke River flows from Virginia into North Carolina and has lower sections regulated by hydroelectric projects, according to Paddle Guide.
    — Mark Price July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Definition of regulated
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  • The two sides ran in slates aligned against one another.
    — Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
  • Ken’s parents also influenced how rinks were ran in the area, the two said.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Definition of ran in

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“Pulled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20in. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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