100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "yanking"

Definition

"Yanking" refers to the act of pulling something with a sudden, sharp motion. It can also imply a forceful or abrupt action in various contexts.

Synonyms

• Pulling
• Tugging
• Jerking
• Wrenching
• Hauling
• Dragging

Antonyms

• Pushing
• Releasing
• Easing
• Letting go
• Surrendering

Examples

1. She was yanking the door open, eager to get outside.
2. He kept yanking at the rope, trying to free the stuck boat.
3. The child was yanking his toy away from his sibling.
4. The mechanic was yanking on the wrench to tighten the bolt.
5. I accidentally started yanking on the wrong cord for the blinds.
6. The dog was yanking the leash during the walk.
7. She felt like yanking her hair out in frustration.
8. He was yanking the weeds out of his garden.
9. The toddler was yanking on his mother’s dress for attention.
10. The athlete was yanking off his jersey after the game.
11. She was yanking the lid off the jar with all her strength.
12. The teacher was yanking the students’ attention back to the lesson.
13. He was yanking the covers off his bed in the morning.
14. They were yanking the old carpet out of the room.
15. I found myself yanking the steering wheel to avoid an accident.
16. She was yanking her shoes off as soon as she got home.
17. He was yanking the chain to ring the bell.
18. The hiker was yanking his backpack tighter for support.
19. The mechanic was yanking the engine out of the car.
20. She started yanking the papers off her desk in frustration.
21. The team was yanking the sled down the hill.
22. He was yanking the USB cable from the port.
23. She was yanking the curtains closed to block the sunlight.
24. The child kept yanking at the kite string.
25. The workers were yanking the heavy crates onto the truck.
26. He was yanking his friend’s arm to get her attention.
27. She was yanking the safety pin out of her dress.
28. The dog was yanking at the stick he found in the park.
29. The angry customer was yanking the manager's shirt.
30. They were yanking the old fence down to replace it.
31. He was yanking the headset off his head in annoyance.
32. She was yanking the zipper on her jacket.
33. The toddler was yanking at his father’s pant leg.
34. She was yanking her phone out of her bag.
35. He was yanking the blanket off his bed.
36. They were yanking the old pipes out during renovations.
37. The coach was yanking the player off the field.
38. She was yanking the handle of the suitcase to close it.
39. He was yanking the brush through his hair.
40. The gardener was yanking the roots out of the soil.
41. She was yanking the map out of the glove compartment.
42. He was yanking the door shut behind him.
43. The child was yanking at the candy wrapper.
44. She was yanking her arm out of his grasp.
45. He was yanking the chain to get the dog to come.
46. They were yanking the tarp off the pile of leaves.
47. She was yanking the bottle cap off with her teeth.
48. He was yanking the frisbee from the dog’s mouth.
49. The workers were yanking the old machinery out of the factory.
50. She was yanking the thread through the fabric.
51. He was yanking his shirt down to cover his stomach.
52. The athlete was yanking on the resistance bands for training.
53. She was yanking the last piece of cake from the plate.
54. He was yanking the car door open to get inside.
55. The crowd was yanking at the ropes to pull the float.
56. She was yanking her suitcase off the conveyor belt.
57. He was yanking the paper out of the printer.
58. They were yanking the net out of the water after fishing.
59. She was yanking the handle of the blender to make it work.
60. He was yanking the video game controller from his brother.
61. The teacher was yanking the attention of the class back to the board.
62. She was yanking the sticker off her notebook.
63. He was yanking the leash to guide the dog away from trouble.
64. The kids were yanking at the piñata until it broke.
65. She was yanking the furniture around to clean the floor.
66. He was yanking the cords to test the lights.
67. The team was yanking the goalposts down after the match.
68. She was yanking her sweater over her head.
69. He was yanking the doorbell until someone answered.
70. The kids were yanking at each other’s hair in play.
71. She was yanking the drawer open to find her keys.
72. He was yanking the ball away from his opponent.
73. They were yanking the tarp off the car for a wash.
74. She was yanking at the zipper of her bag.
75. He was yanking the curtains open to let in light.
76. The crowd was yanking the rope during the tug-of-war.
77. She was yanking the leash to keep her dog from running off.
78. He was yanking the cart up the hill.
79. They were yanking the old tree stump out of the ground.
80. She was yanking the lid off the paint can.
81. He was yanking the fishing line to reel in his catch.
82. The kids were yanking the balloons down from the ceiling.
83. She was yanking the plug out of the outlet.
84. He was yanking the remote from the sofa.
85. They were yanking the old appliance out of the kitchen.
86. She was yanking at her stubborn hair knot.
87. He was yanking the leash to stop his dog from chasing the cat.
88. They were yanking the rug out to beat the dust off.
89. She was yanking the handle to open the trunk.
90. He was yanking the covers to keep warm.
91. They were yanking the old signs down off the wall.
92. She was yanking off her gloves after coming inside.
93. He was yanking the light switch to turn it on.
94. They were yanking the old batteries out of the remote.
95. She was yanking her hair back into a ponytail.
96. He was yanking the ladder down from the roof.
97. They were yanking the old books off the shelf.
98. She was yanking the bristles through the paint.
99. He was yanking the paper towel from the dispenser.
100. They were yanking the last of the food off the table after dinner.