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pull

[pool] / pʊl /
VERB
draw something with force
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drag haul pick pluck remove rip stretch take out tear tow trail tug yank
STRONG
cull dislocate evolve extract gather heave jerk lug paddle rend row sprain strain truck twitch uproot weed wrench
WEAK
schlepp
Antonyms
STRONGEST
push
VERB
attract
Synonyms
STRONGEST
draw get pick up win
STRONG
entice lure magnetize obtain rizz up secure
Antonyms
STRONG
disgust dissuade forfeit repulse turn off
WEAK
deter push repel

Example Sentences

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The platform can pull data from tools including Zoom, Slack and Google’s Gmail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Some in South Korea feared GM would slash production or even pull out, but the two sides reached a deal in September that included higher compensation and incentives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Snap is the latest tech company to cite efficiency gains from AI as it cuts jobs and pull back on hiring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

"I played quite well and this morning I felt really good, but this evening I felt shocking. But I managed to pull myself together and get over the line," said Jones.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Finally, I stopped spinning long enough to pull Courtney away to freedom.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott