pulling

ADJECTIVE

magnetic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hypnotic irresistible seductive

WEAK

alluring appealing arresting bewitching captivating charismatic charming enchanting entrancing fascinating inviting mesmerizing

Antonyms

WEAK

repellent repulsive

NOUN

extraction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eradication

STRONG

abstraction derivation drawing elicitation evocation expression extirpation extrication separation withdrawal

WEAK

evulsion taking out uprooting wrenching wresting

Antonyms

WEAK

addition insertion introduction

NOUN

traction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

suction

STRONG

absorption adherence adhesion constriction contraction drag draught drawing grip haulage pull purchase resorption strain stress stretch suck towage

Antonyms

WEAK

slipperiness

Example Sentences

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Pulling back the curtain on the league is a challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Pulling away from those possibilities to fight each other was random, but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Pulling off a split that yielded two healthy companies was beginning to look daunting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Pulling back on spendable income means families have a smaller margin of error if things go wrong, and may compromise the level of financial support parents can offer college-bound or adult children.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 14, 2026

Pulling this rickety, wooden wagon on its two wheels behind him, it seemed to him that everyone looked at him for a fool.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck

pulling

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