PULL Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

pull 1 of 2

verb

ˈpu̇l

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as in to haul

to cause to follow by applying steady force on a team of horses pulling a heavy wagon

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as in to pry

to draw out by force or with effort the dentist had to struggle to pull the tooth

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as in to stretch

to injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure lift the crate carefully, or you'll pull a muscle

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pull

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noun

as in tug

the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force I gave the door such a pull that when it suddenly opened, I nearly fell backwards

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as in influence

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly their lawyer supposedly has a lot of pull with the administration in Washington

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as in advantage

the more favorable condition or position in a competition a political candidate with all of the pull that comes with a vast fortune and famous surname

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Examples of pull in a Sentence

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During the event, Riley wore black boots, a black dress, held a black and gold bag, and rocked a pair of massive gold hoops to pull it all together. —

Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023 As ghosts, fate and the sheer power of true love pull Nicholas and Isabel together, so too does life threaten to tear them apart. —

Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2023

Noun

Strains are often caused by lifting heavy weights, sudden jerks or pulls, or overstretching the muscle. —

Sarah Jividen, Health, 11 Oct. 2024 The pull to care for infants is one of the foundations of success for humans. —

Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pull

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