as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pull off
But which cast is going to pull off the most—ahem—super press style?
—
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The meat was tender and juicy, pulled off the bone with little effort.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
In 2021, Jalen Hurts pulled off a rare accomplishment by leading the Eagles' offense in rushing with 784 yards.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
After signing four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers earlier this month, Pittsburgh pulled off two trades on Monday that significantly improved its chances of being a championship contender.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pull off
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The meat was tender and juicy, pulled off the bone with little effort.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
In 2021, Jalen Hurts pulled off a rare accomplishment by leading the Eagles' offense in rushing with 784 yards.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
After signing four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers earlier this month, Pittsburgh pulled off two trades on Monday that significantly improved its chances of being a championship contender.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pull off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull off
Verb
-
Trump was elected to fulfill certain promises on immigration.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
-
The subpoenas are part of a coordinated effort between the Justice Department and the White House to fulfill President Donald Trump’s promises to curtail pediatric gender care.—
Azeen Ghorayshi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Verb
-
The military branch is slated to perform its first-ever refueling of a U.S. military asset in orbit as early as next summer.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
-
Cincy Blues Fest is taking place in Fairfield, Teddy Swims is performing at the Icon Festival Stage in Smale Park, and rappers Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul are teaming up to deliver one heck of a performance at Riverbend Music Center.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
Verb
-
Now, Trump and his education secretary, Linda McMahon, are free to execute the layoffs and break up the department’s work among other federal agencies.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
-
The procedural process on the Senate floor is also complicated with limited time to execute.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Verb
-
Pakistan, like many countries, is currently negotiating with the Trump Administration in effort to achieve a trade deal and avoid high tariffs.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 July 2025
-
While drug companies face intense pressure to bring treatments to market quickly, those that maintain rigorous clinical trial standards ultimately achieve better market outcomes because regulatory approval and physician adoption depend on demonstrated safety profiles.—
JoAnn Yamani,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
-
Wear comfortable shoes, as much of your exploring will probably be done on foot.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
-
The agency was in great peril, as there was no one in headquarters who could push back on harmful things being done to NASA or get things done.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
Verb
-
The actual treatments using herbicides were carried out in a series of demonstrations last summer that were open to the public, according to notices published last year by the Army Corps.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
-
The rise in smoke was due to a low-intensity burnout operation being carried out by fire crews.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
-
But this year’s first-round pick, Dallas Wings All-Star guard Paige Bueckers, makes the draw even bigger on Aug. 1 when these teams are set to face off in Dallas.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
-
And to make every departure and arrival a smooth, stumble-free, and social media–worthy occasion, this throne also swivels 45 degrees—like that of a 1960 Chrysler—to ease ingress and egress.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
Verb
-
But when star Tyrese Haliburton was carried off the floor with an Achilles injury late in the first quarter of Game 7 of the finals, the franchise’s hopes plummeted.—
Shreya Srinivasan,
NBC news,
24 June 2025
-
The Celtics will have to make the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit to extend their title reign and may have to do it without All-Star Jayson Tatum, who was carried off the court with a right leg injury with 2:58 left.—
Brian Mahoney,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pull off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20off. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share