pull up

verb

Definition of pull upnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
  1. stop
  2. halt
  3. catch
  4. stall
  5. check
  6. stay
  7. draw up
  8. hold up
Verb
  • The city’s public works team and its Parks, Recreation and Marine bureau were working to secure it, putting up sandbags and rebuilding the berm to stop water intrusion.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Kodiak says its autonomous system is designed to identify emergency vehicles, stopped vehicles, lane closures and accident scenes.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stop
Verb
  • Upon taking office, the Biden administration stopped turning away unaccompanied child migrants, attempted to halt Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations for 100 days, and suspended border wall construction.
    — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Heavy sediment plumes might wipe out host bacteria, halting essential nutrient cycles that sustain the broader ocean.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of halt
Verb
  • Doechii’s latest release caught the attention of Doja Cat, who pleaded with rap fans from all walks of life to press play.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
  • He gets caught in a rainstorm with the main character, a destitute fourth grader.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Miami survived end-of-game drama to beat rival Florida State in double overtime and stay unbeaten.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Decker said people who are homeless can feel hesitation to come into shelter, but Open Doors has built a rapport in the neighborhood and would want to stay.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 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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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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