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
In a windstorm, an airport operator can pull up a weather map that says the wind is gusting at 8 knots in the city.
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Renny Vandewege, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Bieber, who is an ambassador for the French fashion house, attended the show wearing her dark hair pulled up in an easy, cool twist styled by Bryce Scarlett.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
Near Crotona Park, Mateo pulled up to a bodega called J.J.N. Corp.
—H. C. Wilentz, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Her son, Qusai, 17, and husband, Aziz, 63, were washing up to prepare for Ramadan prayers when the settlers pulled up in vehicles and emerged.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2025
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Renny Vandewege, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Bieber, who is an ambassador for the French fashion house, attended the show wearing her dark hair pulled up in an easy, cool twist styled by Bryce Scarlett.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
Near Crotona Park, Mateo pulled up to a bodega called J.J.N. Corp.
—H. C. Wilentz, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Her son, Qusai, 17, and husband, Aziz, 63, were washing up to prepare for Ramadan prayers when the settlers pulled up in vehicles and emerged.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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He belly flopped onto the ice in ecstasy and relief before he was mobbed by his teammates, and then the game stopped to celebrate the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
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In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Besides Boise, the airline’s operations in some other locations, including in Montana and Utah, will be halted to divert resources to its new base in Phoenix, the Press Democrat reported.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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This has led to more people trying their luck at catching one, even if they’re not supposed to.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Simmons’ attempts to go beyond her associate’s degree were stalled by the demands of raising her young children.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alibaba’s share price was near record lows, growth was stalling amid intensifying competition, management changes were coming thick and fast, and Beijing was still closely scrutinizing the company.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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But he’s checked his bank account daily, and so far, no unauthorized withdrawals have been made.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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The platform claims to help writers complete scripts faster, check for plagiarism, ensure character and dialogue consistency, and analyze script quality.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Yet moves by Trump and his administration assuring TikTok and its service providers that U.S. authorities will not prosecute anyone under the law have been enough for the popular app to stay online despite operating in violation of a federal statute.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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The housing proposals were drawn up by People Acting for Community Together, or PACT, a nonprofit interfaith group made up of some 40 churches, synagogues and mosques in Miami-Dade that advocates for solutions to some of the county’s most pressing social issues.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Angel Studios has drawn up a deal for Seth Worley’s Sketch.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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There’s a bit of a balancing act that goes on here; the wine should have enough acidity and freshness to hold up to tomato sauce in addition to medium to strong tannins that will cut through fatty cheese.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Some of us have the ability to go outside and hold up a sign, and some of us are not able to.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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