pulling round

verb

Definition of pulling roundnext
present participle of pull round, chiefly British
as in recovering
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness after a week without any relapses, it became clear that she would pull round eventually

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling round
  1. recovering
  2. improving
  3. healing
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  • After plunging during the pandemic, Brazil’s theatrical market has been recovering since 2021, but the pace of the recovery has been hampered this year by 2023’s Hollywood double strike.
    Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the search for Le Roux continues and the family hopes for her safe return, Norwood is at the hospital recovering from injuries that led to an infection, his uncle Robert Martin told CNN affiliate WRAL.
    Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recovering
Verb
  • Business development leaders must focus on how their products or services help customers meet their environmental goals, whether that means reducing emissions, improving efficiency or complying with new regulations.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By analyzing student data, AI can create tailored learning experiences, enhancing student success and improving overall educational outcomes.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of improving
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  • In Libra, chatty Mercury buddies up to lucky Jupiter, but shuns healing Chiron.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The human skin is quite skilled at healing minor cuts and scrapes.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of healing
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Thesaurus Entries Near pulling round

pulling out

pulling round

pulling stakes

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“Pulling round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20round. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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