1
as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings
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2
as in to demolish
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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3
as in to win
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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Recent Examples of pull down
While the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are in good shape, the blitz of tariff orders and subsequent reversals from the Trump administration has been rattling markets, weighing on business and consumer sentiment, and pulling down Trump’s approval rating on the economy.
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Tobias Burns, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
An officer had told Hill to pull down his windows, which were tinted black, and Hill did not immediately comply, triggering the escalation.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The best ones have an attachment mechanism that is hard to pull down, so babies don’t accidentally hurt themselves.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
It’s lodged high above the catwalks in Nationwide Arena, too high for arena workers to snatch and pull down.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Tobias Burns, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
An officer had told Hill to pull down his windows, which were tinted black, and Hill did not immediately comply, triggering the escalation.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The best ones have an attachment mechanism that is hard to pull down, so babies don’t accidentally hurt themselves.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
It’s lodged high above the catwalks in Nationwide Arena, too high for arena workers to snatch and pull down.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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More than half a dozen tornadoes have been confirmed, including one in Marshall County, Oklahoma, that left two homes completely destroyed and damaged about 20 others.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The war has destroyed vast parts of Gaza and most of its food production capabilities.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Purdy put his reporter’s hat back on and dug up that the 38 S. Fifth St. house — which would have sat in the plaza just south of the city council chambers — was demolished after an arson fire damaged it beyond repair.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, residents said the Israeli military demolished more homes in the city, which has all come under Israeli control in the past days in what Israeli leaders said was an expansion of security zones in Gaza to put more pressure on Hamas to release remaining hostages.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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That advantage paired with a 14-11 edge in offensive rebounds helped Cleveland win the possession battle, taking eight more field-goal attempts and four more free throws than Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Now, Wells has a chance to become the fourth second-round pick in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Justin Champagnie hit a 3-pointer, the Heat had a backcourt violation and then Carrington ruined Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s 40-point game by dropping this dagger on him.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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But, as Jerry’s ideology consumes them, they are set on a collision course with a police chief who has spent his life upholding the rules that Jerry has spent his tearing down.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Actor Kelsey Grammer has upset English villagers with his plans to tear down a 200-year-old cottage near Bristol.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Martin co-starred with Regina Hall and Issa Rae in the 2019 film, which was a modest hit, earning $48 million at the global box office.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition, The New Yorker earned two ASME Awards for Design, Photography, and Illustration, which recognize visual excellence.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump and Musk are truly onions made of glass: shiny orbs of one insubstantial layer over another, with nothing in the center, liable to be shattered under the slightest pressure.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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And amid the challenges, there’s a growing push for transparency in the beauty industry, especially as entrepreneurs are speaking out more about the realities of running a business, shattering the illusion of effortless success.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Apr. 2025
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Tech-forward companies are reaping early benefits—higher productivity, smarter operations, stronger margins—while slower adopters struggle to convert ambition into outcomes.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Peptide serums have become a mainstay of skin-care routines for their ability to repair and improve skin—but why should your face exclusively reap those rewards?—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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