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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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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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
Gently lift each bar from the foil, pulling down on the foil as necessary to remove it from the bottom of the bars.
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Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
In Connecticut, by contrast, the average earner in the top 5% pulled down $676,016.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The other two spots came from a convertible sofa and a bed that pulled down from the wall.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
And nearly two million, or 5 percent of them, pulled down six-figure salaries.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
In Connecticut, by contrast, the average earner in the top 5% pulled down $676,016.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The other two spots came from a convertible sofa and a bed that pulled down from the wall.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
And nearly two million, or 5 percent of them, pulled down six-figure salaries.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull down
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Some 12,000 structures — buildings and cars — have been destroyed so far, and with them many tons of property of all levels of sentimental meaning.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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In turn, Jod destroyed the Supervisor, shutting down the safety droids and causing a blackout in the city.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The plan is a major change for Jackson Memorial Hospital, which would demolish two office buildings across from a Metrorail station in 2027 to make way for affordable and workforce housing in two towers filled with shops, a hotel and more than 800 apartments.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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At least one of the buildings was soon to be demolished altogether, its red-brick walls dumped into its 1921 foundation.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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Prior to this year, Lamar Jackson had won 2 playoff games and 2 MVP awards.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Sacramento has won seven in a row under interim coach Doug Christie, who took the helm when Mike Brown was fired Dec. 27.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Jan. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2025
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Well, Neptune and his Wildcats might just be ruining the convenient narrative.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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The fence angered local ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts, who gathered in the forest in late October to tear down the Free Land Holders’ fence posts and barbed wire.—
Noelle Phillips,
The Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2025
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The hotel was torn down in 1929 and the new Waldorf Astoria Hotel opened in 1931 on Park Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets, setting the stage for an iconic hotel brand known worldwide for luxury and its high-end clientele.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Fastenal earned 46 cents per share on revenue of $1.82 billion, while analysts polled by FactSet were expecting 48 cents per share on $1.84 billion in revenue.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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After a series of headline-making performances — including at Coachella and Gov Ball 2024 — the 14-track project earned a new peak of No. 2 on the Billboard 200.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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With Houston shattering records at San Diego High School and Wiggins starring at La Jolla Country Day, the two made America’s Finest City the nation’s premier destination for women’s college basketball recruiters in 2004.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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Today, that internationalist consensus has shattered.—
Charles A. Kupchan,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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From there, the Panthers can reap — pun intended — the rewards in 2025.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, resisting the urge to panic led many investors to reap the benefits of a resilient U.S. market.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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