PULL THROUGH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

pull through

verb

Definition of pull through

as in to come to

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as in to hold out

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Recent Examples of pull through Massie had held firm -- adamant that his constituents would pull through for him. — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 19 May 2026 Prime Minister Keir Starmer pulled through the immediate aftermath of bruising UK local elections, but his longer-term position remained in jeopardy as his Labour rivals touted a plan to replace him with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. — Alex Wickham, Bloomberg, 8 May 2026 The rally reflects the market pricing in the reality that AI infrastructure demand is pulling through power generation and grid equipment orders at a pace not seen in decades. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Delivered of his message, Max feels at peace—only to hear later that his father has pulled through. — Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull through

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through

Verb

Taco Tuesday always came around, so that was probably my favorite.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
Houser’s injury came around 24 hours after Carson Whisenhunt sustained a similar-looking injury against Cincinnati on Monday.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of come around

Verb

Finally cleared this offseason to fully do so and strapping on the pads again, the last thing the Bengals tight end wanted to hear was that he was being held out of any games, practices or even drills.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Now, the family of one Canton, Georgia woman is holding out hope that she will be found as rescue officials continue to search through debris left by one of the most severe natural disasters in the region.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of hold out

Verb

With intermittent rain in the forecast over the next week, some sessions could be rescheduled or delayed for hours, corralling fans and shortening the time players have to recover for their next round.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
The dangerous weather conditions — which included 20-knot winds and waves more than eight feet high — prohibited first responders from recovering five bodies that were also found on the vessel, officials said.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of recover

Verb

Short n’ Sweet is her only collection to hold on to the Billboard 200 for triple-digit frames.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where NASCAR WAG Jordyn Mallory goes for a test ride and holds on for dear life in a Daytona tuneup.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of hold on

Verb

Porter has staked his claim as the starter opposite Stokes, though rookies McCoy and Masses should continue to challenge him for that role throughout the season.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Momentum continued into the first half of 2026, with a double-digit rise in sales, the company said.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

The green leaves shouldn’t feel dry, and the corn silks sticking out of the top should be moist.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Keep it casual and stylish by pairing your maxi skirt and white tee with your comfy walking shoes for daytime sightseeing without totally sticking out like a tourist.

— Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026