as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pull up
Hg Many compression socks pull up to just the base of the knee.
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 Dec. 2024
Franks and the cop sneaked around to the back, waiting for Lala to create a distraction — by pulling up to the busted pumps, looking for gas — while Gibbs laid in wait from a sniper position.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
Flowers allegedly pulled up next to the marshal’s vehicle in a silver Toyota Sienna minivan, got out and pointed .40-caliber Smith & Wesson pistol through the driver’s side window, according to a statement by Deputy Marshal Tyler Wells.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
The chase came to an end when deputies performed a PIT maneuver, which is when a law enforcement vehicle pulls up alongside another car and forces it to turn abruptly and come to a stop.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 Dec. 2024
Franks and the cop sneaked around to the back, waiting for Lala to create a distraction — by pulling up to the busted pumps, looking for gas — while Gibbs laid in wait from a sniper position.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
Flowers allegedly pulled up next to the marshal’s vehicle in a silver Toyota Sienna minivan, got out and pointed .40-caliber Smith & Wesson pistol through the driver’s side window, according to a statement by Deputy Marshal Tyler Wells.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
The chase came to an end when deputies performed a PIT maneuver, which is when a law enforcement vehicle pulls up alongside another car and forces it to turn abruptly and come to a stop.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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Of course, that doesn’t stop Jimmy from seeking out Wally (Kimberly Condict) — a woman who found a neighbor’s dog and decided to keep him — and forcing her to return Bandit to his rightful owner.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Dec. 2024
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That didn’t stop him from falling in love with the craft after his first glimpse of live magic on a cruise at age 13.Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Mitsubishi Mirage Mitsubishi previously announced plans to halt production for the Mirage, a compact hatchback, for the U.S. market late this year.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The decision to halt the legislation — at least temporarily — was reached by top executive, legislative and judiciary bodies, Dabiri also said.Amir Vahdat and Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Unlike a traditional paraglider, where pilots must launch from a cliff or hillside and catch columns of rising warm air to ascend, the motor and propeller allow pilots to take off from open, flat ground—no hills or cliffs required.Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
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In 2012, as Syria descended into violence, Moises and I travelled to Aleppo with a crew of insurgent rebels and caught an early glimpse of the war’s horrors.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
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Chicago ran 11 total plays combined over their first three drives, continuously stalling until some life came in the fourth.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
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For example, if a backup script hasn’t been checked recently, the restoration could stall, causing delays in bringing systems back online.Sameer Malhotra, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Remember to service any appliances in your home that emit gas. Clean and check your chimneys every year.Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Mental exhaustion: Showing gratitude feels like another box to check, not a source of joy or connection.Noma Nazish, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Housing prices will stay high too, as mortgage rates stay elevated compared to 2021 levels.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Grab a seasonal cocktail at Vinyl and stay to jam with music by DJ Aswell, starting at 8pm.McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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The numbers drawn up by CIS show just how difficult fighting sanctuaries will be for Homan’s team.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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The certification program for 8K televisions was launched in 2019, and now the Association has drawn up minimum specifications for 8K projectors in key areas – including resolution, brightness, contrast, color accuracy, dynamic range, and immersive audio.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Without Shaw, City do not have a physical presence to hold up the ball.Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The skillet holds up to 12 ounces and can be used on the stovetop, in the oven, on a grill, or even over a campfire.Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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