as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pulling up
Swift likely arrived ahead of Gomez, as her SUV was spotted pulling up to the venue earlier this afternoon, per Page Six.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Although Continental outgrew Enid more than a decade ago, pumpjacks pulling up oil still seesaw up and down near town.
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Nick Bowlin,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
The turning off of lights, the closing of curtains, the pulling up of blankets, the loss of consciousness—each piece of the routine felt distinct, and sweet.
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Sarah Miller,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
Video reviewed by Baez showed a Hyundai Genesis pulling up next to his SUV before it was stolen.
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Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Surveillance footage from the area shows Siffre pulling up to the victims’ vehicle, the probable cause statement said.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Home surveillance video showed the man pulling up in a car as the teens turned around and began to walk away.
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Paul Burton,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Giants reliever Joel Peguero had to leave the game in the bottom half of the eighth after pulling up lame when fielding a ground ball.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
The truck pulling up outside won’t have a logo on it.
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Patrick Van Esch,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Although Continental outgrew Enid more than a decade ago, pumpjacks pulling up oil still seesaw up and down near town.
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Nick Bowlin,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
The turning off of lights, the closing of curtains, the pulling up of blankets, the loss of consciousness—each piece of the routine felt distinct, and sweet.
—
Sarah Miller,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
Video reviewed by Baez showed a Hyundai Genesis pulling up next to his SUV before it was stolen.
—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Surveillance footage from the area shows Siffre pulling up to the victims’ vehicle, the probable cause statement said.
—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Home surveillance video showed the man pulling up in a car as the teens turned around and began to walk away.
—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Giants reliever Joel Peguero had to leave the game in the bottom half of the eighth after pulling up lame when fielding a ground ball.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
The truck pulling up outside won’t have a logo on it.
—
Patrick Van Esch,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling up
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Technology led to the suspect's arrest Officers obtained doorbell camera footage, which showed a silver SUV stopping along a curb on Majors Choice Drive.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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On Friday, Russian authorities in Crimea announced a state of emergency after halting all fuel sales to civilians in response to Ukrainian attacks earlier in the week.
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It was also reworded to clarify Apollo is not halting all redemption requests.
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Russia’s war in Ukraine is stalling — on the battlefield and in the corridors of diplomacy.
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The consumer pitch is the loud one, but Herbert thinks the bigger market is enterprise, where the same problem is stalling AI rollouts.
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But this year, the city is catching a little guff over an apparent oversight.
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And that job is made all the more difficult when catching for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who holds himself and his teammates to very high standards.
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The better approach is to acknowledge the issue that the team or employee is bringing up.
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Goaltenders follow, with wingers bringing up the rear.
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But the real test now is drawing up an equivalent blueprint for Bangladesh, where Epic Group still remains deeply entrenched.
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The winning play was prefaced by Raptors assistant Amar Batra drawing up a play for Baron, whom Edina had been guarding with a short-stick defender.
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Moore reposted the photo on X showing the young fan excitedly holding up his new merch.
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The images include one showing Kuznetsov on one knee proposing to Nikolau, and Nikolau holding up her ring while looking south across the New York City skyline.
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Parents can also lower the risk by taking children on regular bathroom breaks, checking diapers often and changing them in a restroom instead of near the pool.
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The Sabres traded defenseman Bowen Byram and checking line forward Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks.
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“Pulling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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