Pull Synonyms

66 pull synonyms include tug, haul, drag, draw, trail, tow, heave, lug, strain at, and jerk. Pull is a verb, and its antonym is push. Here are some additional synonyms for "pull" with example sentences.

Another word for Pull

66 other ways to say pull.

1. tug

  • yank  
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  • wrest  
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  • wrench  
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  • twist  
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  • tug  
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  • trail  
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  • tow  
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  • strain at  
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  • pry  
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  • prise  
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  • lug  
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  • lever  
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  • jerk  
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  • heave  
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  • haul  
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  • draw  
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  • drag  
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2. pull out

  • take out  
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  • root out  
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  • remove
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  • pull out  
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  • extract  
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  • draw out  
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3. attract

4. strain

  • wrench  
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  • turn
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  • tear  
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  • stretch  
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  • strain
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  • sprain  
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  • rick  
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  • put out of joint  
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  • dislocate  
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  • damage
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5. tug

  • yank  
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  • tug  
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  • jerk  
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  • heave  
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  • haul  
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6. gulp

  • swill  
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  • swig  
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  • swallow  
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  • sup  
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  • slug  
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  • sip  
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  • mouthful  
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  • gulp  
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  • drink
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  • draught  
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  • chug  
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Use pull in a Sentence

Don’t pull the dog's tail.

He tried to pull the heavy door open.

I had to pull the chair closer.

pull the handle to open the drawer.

She gave the rope a strong pull.

They had to pull the car out of the mud.