pull in

verb

Definition of pull innext
1
as in to contain
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 to arrest
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 Synonyms for pull in
  1. contain
  2. arrest
  3. control
  4. seize
  5. keep
  6. run in
  7. regulate
  8. grab
Verb
  • Further north, the Lidia Fire was first reported Wednesday, burned 395 acres and was 75% contained as of Friday, according to Cal Fire.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Los Angeles Lakers player James counts himself among those whose property sits close to the perimeter of the ongoing Palisades Fire, which has spread over more than 23,700 acres, and is 17 percent contained, per CAL Fire.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of contain
Verb
  • Senate to continue consideration of Laken Riley Act The Senate this week will continue consideration of the Laken Riley Act, which would require that migrants who are arrested for theft are detained.
    Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Tara Card, 42, is also accused of having methamphetamine when Woodland police arrested her on Dec. 27.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of arrest
Verb
  • Fire crews have since managed to start controlling the fires, helped by out-of-state reinforcements, the water in hydrants being replenished, and wind speeds dropping.
    Dennis Mersereau, WIRED, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The captures highlight a campaign by some activists to reintroduce lynx to help control the deer population and symbolize Scotland’s commitment to wildlife diversity.
    Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of control
Verb
  • Officers spoke with him and seized his electronic devices.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The Supreme Court should seize the first opportunity to overturn it.
    Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of seize
Verb
  • Somehow, McNabb connected with receiver Freddie Mitchell for a 28-yard gain, kept the drive going and eventually led to David Akers' game-tying field goal as time expired.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
  • In this scenario, Seattle can find cap space from other places on the roster, keep Smith through the draft and still select a quarterback with the 18th pick or in the later rounds.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of keep
Verb
  • As an independent, Walden hasn’t absolutely ruled out running in the June 24 Democratic primary in which Adams already faces a sprawling field of challengers.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Asked if Harris should make another White House run in 2028, Biden left it up to his vice president.
    Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of run in
Verb
  • But TikTok has fought the law at every turn, arguing that the U.S. government is overstepping its bounds by attempting to regulate foreign ownership of a private company.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Ayurvedic practitioners have claimed that oil pulling can reduce plaque, prevent gingivitis, and regulate bad breath per a 2014 Vogue article, and the practice remains relevant a decade later.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of regulate
Verb
  • So grab your favorite streaming device, line up some snacks, and let the enchantment unfold.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Zar rushed to a drawer and grabbed from it passports, as well as insurance and banking documents.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of grab
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