pulled through

verb

past tense of pull through
1
as in came around

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2
as in held out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled through
  1. came around
  2. held out
  3. came to
  4. held on
  5. recovered
  6. stuck out
  7. continued
  8. withstood
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  • And while Disney World is of course the biggest and most recognizable of Florida’s many options, Universal Orlando Resort was my family’s preferred park, especially once the Wizarding World of Harry Potter came around.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Hannah initially struggled to understand why Eli wanted a garage that was significantly larger than the living space, but eventually came around after the two began thinking further into the future.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of came around
Verb
  • McCoy was held out from the majority of OTAs and all of mandatory minicamp under team supervision, which head coach Klint Kubiak said is being led by wellness coordinator Alex Guerrero.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Last weekend, this was reported as Madrid having offered €50 million while City held out for €75 million.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of held out
Verb
  • In a number of host cities, the ball was central to the authenticity of how that city came to life.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After the couple’s differing tastes in music came to light, Miller asked who picks the music in the car.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of came to
Verb
  • Two years after the engagement, the wedding was held on June 6, 2026 at Château Bellefont-Belcier in Saint-Émilion, France.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Alba Caño and Amanda Gutierres each scored in the second half to pull Boston (5-10-5) within one, but Portland (10-6-4) held on in the highest-scoring NWSL match of the season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of held on
Verb
  • The researchers recovered usable DNA from 95 historical specimens spanning nearly 140 years and compared them with modern samples collected in the 2000s, and the results painted a sobering picture.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • On Sunday, the boat was recovered by authorities from New York Harbor.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of recovered
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  • The culture fit piece is perhaps more nebulous but equally important, and while Orgeron fit LSU like a glove, Kelly stuck out like a sore thumb.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The choice certainly stuck out, as every other couple went with a story focused on grief, personal identity, or overcoming adversity.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of stuck out
Verb
  • His velocity has continued to sink lower than his average speed in past seasons.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • More than 1,100 homes were destroyed and at least 8,300 were damaged as rescue workers and volunteers continued searching for survivors, CBS News reported.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of continued
Verb
  • The law has withstood numerous legal challenges over the years, but this is the first since the Wisconsin Supreme Court flipped to liberal control in 2023.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Founded over 70 years ago, the church had withstood decades of erosion and sea level rise and was in dire need of a new seawall.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
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