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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull down
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The gangs have resumed kidnappings, while burning hospitals and destroying schools.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, the artwork was destroyed.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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The city never demolished the building.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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But South Dakota State hasn’t seen anything quite like the Huskies, who demolished 15-seed Arkansas State 103-34 in their first-round matchup on Saturday.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2025
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Osceola and Stockton met twice earlier this season at Osceola Heritage Park, and the Magic won both games by an average of 19 points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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Here's My Ultimate Bakery Crawl Through Reykjavik Kovács shared what an honor this achievement was, especially considering his pastry shop had opened only five months prior to winning the competition.—
Sable Massingill Martinez,
Travel + Leisure,
8 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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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Due to set up, the weekend-long event and tear down, avoid these streets beginning April 7 until April 14: Main Street from Weatherford to 9th Street.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
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The redevelopment would include tearing down a few homes off Mercier Street currently owned by Fareway.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
3 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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The goal is to score from 7 to 10 points using the following scores: Basic single-tone items earn one point each; pieces with contrasting colors and textures get two points.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
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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The strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are also a slew of women’s styles under $100, and your husband or boyfriend can also reap the benefits of AllSaints’ discounts with an extra 30% off AllSaints men’s styles, plus check out select sales picks under $150.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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