pulling down

verb

Definition of pulling downnext
present participle of pull down
1
as in destroying
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 demolishing
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 earning
to receive as return for effort he's pulling down six figures at that job

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling down
  1. destroying
  2. demolishing
  3. earning
  4. winning
  5. reaping
  6. gaining
  7. wrecking
  8. making
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  • Longtime residents of Mayotte worry about a crackdown The cyclone further exacerbated the island’s issues after destroying homes, schools and infrastructure.
    Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Russian units in Crimea were destroying their boats in a desperate bid not to be sent to Kherson to join the assault.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroying
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  • On Monday, San Antonio ISD approved a non-binding agreement to sell land for the ballpark development, clearing the way for plans that include demolishing the nearby Soap Factory Apartments, a controversial move that will displace residents.
    Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The project involves demolishing a great deal of real estate.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demolishing
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  • The 26-year-old singer went from cult favorite to overnight sensation, culminating in her 2023 debut The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess earning an Album of the Year nomination at the Grammys.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of earning
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  • Mega Millions winning numbers 12/20/24 Friday night’s winning numbers were 2, 20, 51, 56, 67, and the Mega Ball was 19.
    Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mega Millions says that no representative of the lottery would ever call, text or e-mail anyone about winning a prize.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of winning
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  • Unlike traditional monolithic systems, reaping the benefits of microservices requires a more structured approach to logging and error handling.
    Koushik Sundar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Industries such as finance, retail and healthcare are already reaping the benefits, using AI to address pain points like fraud detection, inventory management and patient care coordination.
    Ehsan Ahmadi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of reaping
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  • Students will conduct research and real-world applications using state-of-the-art cybersecurity testbeds, gaining experience and expertise in artificial intelligence, network security, and cyber-physical systems.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Bills opened up with run plays on four of their first five plays, with Cook gaining 32 yards on those four plays alone.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaining
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  • This prequel flashes back to a previous Christmas in Los Angeles, when their unintentional destruction of a Santa Claus parade balloon put the city on edge, wrecking the gang's plans for a massive Yuletide bank robbery.
    EW.com, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The vocalist’s sole concerns related to the natural environment, the animal kingdom and humankind’s responsibility for wrecking our only home.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of wrecking
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  • But making homemade eggnog that’s safe is easier said than done.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • His father, John Carro, was the first Puerto Rican to sit on New York's appellate bench, and Gregory has followed in his footsteps, making a name for himself with a reputation for being tough, particularly on bail decisions.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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