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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 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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Recent Examples of pull
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Newlywed Yasmin is pulling strings among the peerage.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Try out the trend in this burgundy satin midi skirt with a pull-on waistband and flattering A-line silhouette.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The robot can pull its arm away instantly, much like a human does after touching a hot surface.
—Noun
Because the Moon is less massive than Earth, its gravitational pull is weaker.
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The city expects to begin negotiating a new waste hauling contract in late 2026.—
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The Tribune claimed that the city was overstating the success of the Blue Bag program by determining the recycling rate only when considering garbage sorted at MRRFs when, in fact, a lot of recyclables were going to waste transfer stations where they were hauled to landfills.—
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The good times were short-lived, and fans headed for the exits as the Cavs stretched the lead to 22 midway through the fourth.—
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Some other unconventional methods include steaming the fabric to soften the threads and then stretch, as well as wetting the garment and then pining it down at the correct size, like how crocheters stretch out granny squares.—
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In addition, the city’s Fourth of July fireworks show requires barge and tug services and marine safety coordination, adding to the overall cost.—
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Throughout the night, the two teams continued to play a game of tug of war with neither team giving the other an inch.—
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Here’s everything to know about her mental health history and the religious influence that allegedly distorted her beliefs.—
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The band had a range of influences, from blues and psychedelia, to country, folk and blues.—
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From roster makeup to individual position battles to the coaches looking to exploit any advantage on the field, every bit of film is scrutinized to see which team has the advantage in January.—
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
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At one point, as Rummler is being dragged toward the building, the video captures blood streaming down his face and his attempts to reach toward his neck and his apparent struggle to breathe.—
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Yet the first episode drags on a bit, laying a ton of groundwork and backstory before the proper investigation begins.—
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Therefore Primate and its promising central character turns more into a typical slasher flick, repeatedly knocking off the swimsuit-wearing teens one by one, his specialty being yanking out jaws and other bloody grossouts.—
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Officer Alex Millan then yanked open the passenger door of the suspects’ car; at the same time, the car drove forward over the curb.—
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After all, there are signs that the economy is improving (unemployment and inflation are declining), but after the economic struggles of recent years, and with household debt still high, an additional financing source won't hurt, either.—
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Critics say the practice has driven up home prices and hurt affordability, but some housing experts argue the president’s proposal would have minimal effect on overall housing supply.—
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“Pull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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