PULLING OFF Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

pulling off

verb

present participle of pull off

as in fulfilling

to carry through (as a process) to completion the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops

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Recent Examples of pulling off Jordan’s Thomas is shown pulling off a number of breathtaking stunts, including stealing a priceless Van Gogh painting and romancing an investigator played by Adria Arjona. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 The 76ers didn’t even desperately need him, which makes Myers waltzing into free agency and pulling off this casual heist even more delightfully sadistic. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 Medium Rare is known for pulling off its massive Super Bowl parties each year that packs multiple events into one city over a couple of days. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 July 2026 The nation has recovered a rocket during an orbital launch for the first time ever, pulling off the feat during the Long March 10B's maiden liftoff on Friday (July 10). — Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 July 2026 White agreed, saying Trump helped lead the logistical challenge of pulling off the event. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Thune got to the Senate 22 years ago by pulling off a historic upset of the then-Democratic leader. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 24 June 2026 After Mexico suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Sweden, their hopes of advancing hinged on South Korea’s team pulling off an unlikely victory over Germany. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Season 2 takes some worthy swings that blend broad comedy with surprising emotional depth, all while pulling off some of TV’s most ambitious VFX feats across various sight gags. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling off

Verb

But presiding over his daughter’s outdoor wedding helped, fulfilling another psalm’s promise.

— Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
This strategy empowers community banks with advanced AI, fulfilling Jack Henry's mission for their success.

— Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of fulfilling

Verb

For a guy used to the warmth of an arena crowd, Pragiwaksono romanticizes open mics, those awkward showcases of aspiring comics performing largely in front of other aspiring comics.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 July 2026
Outside, there will be giveaways, inflatables, DJs and local mascots and cheerleaders performing.

— Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of performing

Verb

Smaller teams of high-agency engineers and builders are managing fleets of agents rather than executing every task by hand.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Hugging Face, for its part, published a forensic timeline, describing how the autonomous AI system spent four and a half days executing 17,600 distinct hacking actions across multiple organizations — without direct involvement by any humans.

— Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of executing

Verb

Unlike conventional designs, where light is confined to a narrow interface, the new architecture uses the entire available area for transport, achieving what the researchers describe as 100 percent spatial utilization efficiency.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
More employers have balked at paying for them because so many people could be eligible for the treatments and many patients stop them after achieving a weight-loss goal.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of achieving

Verb

On the cusp of accomplishing it for the first time, they were dismissed like a steward holding a gravy boat.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 27 July 2026
The team at Sneaker Politics is celebrating the retailer’s 20th year in business by accomplishing a long-time dream — opening a store in Houston, Texas.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of accomplishing

Verb

Hicks said police believe Williams acted alone in carrying out the shooting.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Employees at that agency are tasked with carrying out infrastructure projects that protect military and public spaces from long-term risks, like erosion, and more immediate problems, including disaster recovery after storms.

— Chiara Eisner, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of carrying out

Verb

Chinese institutions have the capabilities and are doing cutting edge work, said Huang.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
The Red Bull Showrun, a live high-speed motorsports demonstration, will feature Formula 1 cars burning out and doing donuts on a roughly half-mile stretch of Hank Aaron Drive.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of doing

Verb

Mint Julep Experiences has built its business around making those trips easy, and the new Buffalo Bus gives travelers a straightforward way to visit one of Kentucky's most famous distilleries without having to worry about logistics.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
People making folk music around the world have a nonprofit based in Kansas City to thank for improving their odds of scoring a Grammy Award next year.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026