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as in hauling
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
a team of horses pulling a heavy wagon
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as in prying
to draw out by force or with effort
the dentist had to struggle to pull the tooth
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as in stretching
to injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure
lift the crate carefully, or you'll pull a muscle
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Recent Examples of pulling
So, pick one or two of these strategies and start pulling that lever.
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Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That is, until Dorothy’s dog, Toto, sniffs out the truth behind a green curtain where the less-than-powerful Oz is pulling levers and blowing smoke.
—Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That team was a hair-pulling dichotomy with one of the best defenses in the country but a shooting percentage among the worst (299th, to be exact).
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
His commitment came right on the heels of another five-star quarterback, Georgia’s Julian Lewis, pulling his own pledge to USC in favor of Colorado.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
As large as the gravitational force was pulling everything in on itself, it was counterbalanced by the radiation pressure coming from nuclear fusion in the interior.
—Big Think, 5 Dec. 2024
The entertainment industry is pushing for more tax credits in Georgia, as industry leaders say other states and cities are pulling the industry away with promises of more money.
—Elyse Apel | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
Regardless of the Utes nearly pulling an upset over BYU last week, this Buffs team is on a roll, and a team that’s won one game in conference so far isn’t going to stop them.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
New Zealand, meanwhile, has been accused of pulling back on its climate goals under the Conservative government of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who succeeded former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last year.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That is, until Dorothy’s dog, Toto, sniffs out the truth behind a green curtain where the less-than-powerful Oz is pulling levers and blowing smoke.
—Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That team was a hair-pulling dichotomy with one of the best defenses in the country but a shooting percentage among the worst (299th, to be exact).
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
His commitment came right on the heels of another five-star quarterback, Georgia’s Julian Lewis, pulling his own pledge to USC in favor of Colorado.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
As large as the gravitational force was pulling everything in on itself, it was counterbalanced by the radiation pressure coming from nuclear fusion in the interior.
—Big Think, 5 Dec. 2024
The entertainment industry is pushing for more tax credits in Georgia, as industry leaders say other states and cities are pulling the industry away with promises of more money.
—Elyse Apel | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
Regardless of the Utes nearly pulling an upset over BYU last week, this Buffs team is on a roll, and a team that’s won one game in conference so far isn’t going to stop them.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
New Zealand, meanwhile, has been accused of pulling back on its climate goals under the Conservative government of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who succeeded former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last year.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling
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Listen to this article A tractor-trailer hauling thousands of pounds of metal beams was involved in a four-car crash on Interstate 395 in Norwich on Tuesday, leading to the beams coming loose and smashing through the cab area of the tractor-trailer, trapping the injured driver inside.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nothing kills the glamour of travel quite like realizing your favorite coat isn’t ready for the journey, to say nothing of hauling a suitcase full of clothes that invariably need refreshing and de-creasing on arrival.Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, have suspended operations due to safety concerns, further straining aid delivery to those in need.Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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When curated thoughtfully, a robust toolbox and vendor network can make for stronger workflows and support scalable growth—without straining budgets.Annie Phan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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One concern Giordano brings up is rapamycin further weakening a person’s immune system.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, stronger enforcement of existing sanctions and the introduction of tariffs on Russian goods, in addition to the goods of its backers — weakening Putin’s grip on power and the Russian economy.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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But looking to bounce back from the sting of a gut-wrenching loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, the Lakers (13-11) took care of business, beating the Blazers 107-98 to end their three-game losing streak.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
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On Saturday, the franchise had to make another gut-wrenching injury announcement.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Pulling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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