pulled off

verb

Definition of pulled offnext
past tense of pull off
as in fulfilled
to carry through (as a process) to completion the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled off
  1. fulfilled
  2. accomplished
  3. performed
  4. executed
  5. made
  6. put through
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  • This decision fulfilled a monthslong request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and coincided with reports of North Korean troops assisting Russia.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to being personally fulfilled, Sofia told Vogue Scandinavia that she is also fulfilled through her professional life and royal duties.
    Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of fulfilled
Verb
  • What Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour accomplished in 21 months across five continents before 10 million fans is extraordinary and unprecedented.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Three-time Pro Bowler Daunte Culpepper accomplished the feat in October 2004.
    Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of accomplished
Verb
  • At its annual developer conference two years ago, the company showed off a pair of glasses that performed live translations.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Vehicle owners either waited while tasks were performed, or arranged to have rides until such work was completed.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of performed
Verb
  • The company has also executed well on its advertising business.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This year, a record has been broken in Saudi Arabia’s history – 300 people have been executed.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of executed
Verb
  • These differences in implementation suggest that while progress is being made, full parity in gaming representation has not yet been achieved.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The integration of tenant experience technology is one way to help a company understand what changes need to be made to their space and what aspects of the office can be transformed.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of made
Verb
  • But watching other humans get put through the ringer is a whole different story.
    Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • They have been put through their paces by Jerry Mitchell, the director and choreographer.
    Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of put through
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Thesaurus Entries Near pulled off

pulled in

pulled off

pulled one's leg

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