pulls through

verb

present tense third-person singular of pull through
1
as in comes around

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2
as in holds out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulls through
  1. comes around
  2. holds out
  3. comes to
  4. holds on
  5. sticks out
  6. continues
  7. exists
Verb
  • Instead of throwing loose shoes, umbrellas, and dog leashes in the nearest closet or bedroom when company comes around, consider rethinking your entryway design altogether.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The busiest period comes around Christmas, with teams currently due to play on December 26, December 30, January 2 and January 6 (before matches are moved for television), a run of four games in 12 days.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of comes around
Verb
  • Wilson holds out hope that federal lawmakers will amend their law to allow hemp sales to continue, though any such change faces an uphill battle.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • Upon arrival, a staffer holds out a tray of tropical popsicles as a first touch of hospitality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Definition of holds out
Verb
  • My mom’s longtime favorite flip-flops have a super impressive discount today, so act fast to snap them up before summer officially comes to a close.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As Europe comes to grips with its fifth heat wave of the year, the research arm of Swiss Re AG is warning of far-reaching consequences.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of comes to
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  • The compilation misses remaining in the highest tier by only two rungs, while The Essential Michael Jackson barely holds on inside the bottom quarter of the 200-position roster.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • House Bill 945 establishes new regulations for cryptocurrency kiosks and allows financial institutions to place temporary holds on transactions when elder financial exploitation is suspected.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of holds on
Verb
  • The drain pipe that sticks out of the wall also needs to be much higher than normal.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In diagnosing the biggest issues from 2025, communication sticks out like a sore thumb.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sticks out
Verb
  • Oil continues to dominate the headlines amid the Mideast conflict.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Despite this, Charlotte’s airport continues to be among the busiest airports in North America and globally for passenger traffic.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of continues
Verb
  • There are still questions of whether that player exists in this final group.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Basically, the insect's biological blueprint that exists to this day.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Pulls through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulls%20through. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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