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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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I’m bald, but if I had hair, I would have been pulling it out.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"Mining lithium from the Earth has proven to be very taxing from an energy and environmental standpoint, so pulling lithium directly from saltwater could be a very important future route," says Guo.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

I worry that if you start pulling back on your contributions, you may not meet that goal.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Gilmour, who was planning to attend a family wedding later on Saturday, started at Hampden but was withdrawn after pulling up in pain.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

We stood up and danced away from each other, pulling on the rope at our waists, to be sure it was tight.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

pulling

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