pulling in

VERB

arrest

Synonyms

WEAK

apprehend bust collar detain nab nail pick up pinch run in take into custody

Antonyms

WEAK

exonerate free let go repel throw away

VERB

attract, obtain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorb bring in draw in earn take home

WEAK

clear draw gain gross make net pocket suck

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lose

WEAK

exonerate free let go repel throw away

Example Sentences

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Will Sommer: It’s kind of like pulling in the lobster traps.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

The culprit is an unseen companion star that is pulling in material from its larger neighbor.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

With each brand pulling in a loyal following, Gold.com now counts 4.4 million direct-to-consumer customers, including 96,100 more this past quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

“Bringing the Bears into our state got everybody really singing the same song, pulling in the same direction,” Braun says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Watched some people pulling in and others pulling out.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña