pull on

[pool-on, -awn, pool-on, -awn] / ˈpʊlˌɒn, -ˌɔn, ˈpʊlˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

VERB

puff

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gasp heave huff smoke suck wheeze

STRONG

blow breathe distend drag draw enlarge fill gulp inflate pant swell whiff

WEAK

huff and puff pull at

Antonyms

STRONG

compress contract deflate shrink

WEAK

conceal hide secret

VERB

sup

Synonyms

STRONG

absorb belt booze consume dissipate down drain gargle gulp guzzle imbibe indulge inhale irrigate lap nip quaff sip slosh slurp sop sponge suck swallow swig swill thirst tipple toast

WEAK

hit the bottle liquor up partake of put away soak up tank up toss off wash down wet one's whistle wet whistle

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain accumulate collect eject gather not use

Example Sentences

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Scout players wearing pull-on mismatched jerseys crowd around a coach who holds a card in the air showing a play.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

Dressing without help is made easier with things like pull-on loops at the sides of skirts and pants, and wider necks on pullover shirts.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023

I took it a step further because this new fabric that was strong but stretched every way, pull-on pants.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2023

Do not be fooled by the air of pull-on ease, however, because this is not a straightforward look to pull off.

From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2020

The next day, outside of Jackson, Mr. Reeves was touring a heavy machinery company, sporting thick glasses and pull-on work boots.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2019

pull on

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