pull things together

VERB

arrange

Synonyms

STRONGEST

construct decide design determine draft establish lay out manage negotiate organize prepare promote provide resolve schedule tailor work out

STRONG

adapt adjust blueprint chart compromise concert contrive devise direct frame harmonize project quarterback scheme settle

WEAK

agree to come to terms get act together get ready hammer out a deal iron out line up make a connection make ready map out pull a wire set stage shape up work out a deal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy disorder disorganize hesitate neglect ruin waver

STRONG

confuse disagree disarrange unfit upset

WEAK

derange disperse disturb mix up not plan scatter

VERB

regulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjust administer balance classify conduct control coordinate determine govern handle improve monitor oversee readjust rectify standardize supervise

STRONG

adapt allocate arrange correct direct dispose fit fix guide legislate measure moderate modulate order reconcile rule run set settle square superintend systematize temper time true tune

WEAK

methodize put in order shape up straighten up tune up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

damage mismanage neglect obey waver worsen

STRONG

confuse disagree disarrange disorder disorganize displace disturb halt leave misguide mislead mix up serve soften unsettle upset

WEAK

deregulate

Example Sentences

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It starts at a clip in January of 2020, and at one point reveals that the troupe has only four weeks to pull things together.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

In their second-round win over Baylor, the Tar Heels built a 25-point advantage, only to squander it, then pull things together and pull out the game in overtime.

From Fox News • Mar. 26, 2022

In their second-round win over Baylor, the Tar Heels squandered a 25-point lead only to pull things together and pull out the game in overtime.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2022

Instead, both Wilson and the Seahawks realized they were at their best together and everyone’s hope was that a new offensive coordinator, Shane Waldron, would pull things together.

From New York Times • Sep. 12, 2021

I sometimes listen to these moments, as a production is still in formation, and worry how Volpe is ever going to pull things together.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

pull things together

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