PULL (UP) Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

pull up

verb

Definition of pull up

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 CiCi Nelson was in line to ride the Goliath coaster when a cart pulled up. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Started as a produce store on wheels, a fourth generation has now pulled up a plate. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Back then, French youths famously pulled up cobblestones and hurled them at riot police in their calls for an overhaul of the rigid university system. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026 His drives, transition finishes and willingness to pull up gave the second unit another source of offense. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull up

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That has left many companies unable to stop the theft of American IP and made investment riskier.

— Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Project Nessie was intended to stop retail price-matching practices from creating unsustainably low prices, the e-commerce giant said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of stop

Verb

Another Supreme Court case made injunctions — the court orders that companies historically relied on to halt patent infringement — significantly harder to secure.

— Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Previous Ebola outbreaks were marked by allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds, which experts said have contributed to the mistrust of local communities, complicating the efforts to halt the spread.

— Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of halt

Verb

Scientists have previously speculated that a GRB would vaporize anything caught in its death rays up to 200 light-years from the source.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
On this trip, she’s been busy in the studio with Camila Cabello, but tonight she’s headed to SoFi Stadium to catch Mars’ latest tour.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of catch

Verb

From offense to defense The clearest sign that the GOP's cash advantage has stalled, however, is where the money is migrating.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
After Denver stalled out again with barely a minute left, Jason Myers nailed a 34-yard field goal with three seconds on the clock to force overtime.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of stall

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If no appropriate link is available, suggest checking official sources.

— Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Closures are also under consideration for Leo Carrillo, Malibu Creek, Point Mugu, Topanga, Will Rogers and Santa Susana Pass state parks, with visitors advised to check the Angeles District website for the latest information on conditions.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of check

Verb

The foamy pink water spread across Halifax Harbor; some stayed near the surface and some sank, painting streaks across the water.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
And all these middle powers, everyone has this ability to stay open, stay world-based, and continue to transact with each other.

— Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of stay

Verb

Features and series can draw up to PHP7 million ($113,000), with documentaries and shorts capped at PHP3 million ($48,000).

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Tulsa visited Navy on Saturday, and the Golden Hurricane scored a touchdown that nobody could have drawn up.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of draw up

Verb

The offensive line held up Florida’s front had been on its heels against Missouri and South Carolina.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Conflicting accounts from those in attendance say he was either held up by traffic or held against his will by male priests, friends of his, who locked him in his room to prevent him from attending.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of hold up

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