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as in yield
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
our latest trip to collect shells at the beach resulted in quite a haul
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as in load
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
a truck carrying a large haul of lumber
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as in tug
the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force
the sharp haul strained the rope but didn't break it
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Recent Examples of haul
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Tropical ports have a habit of serving up sudden downpours, and a packable rain poncho keeps you dry without the bulk of hauling an umbrella around all day.
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Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its eActros 600 electric long-haul truck in 2023, but is still focused on promoting the vehicle this year.
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Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Verb
The trip involved hauling the space telescope from NASA’s Goddard Spaceflight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, to the port of Baltimore to make about an eight-day trip to Florida.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Tropical ports have a habit of serving up sudden downpours, and a packable rain poncho keeps you dry without the bulk of hauling an umbrella around all day.
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Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Noun
This best-selling set of three from Charmking is an exceptional value—each pair works out to just $4—and is made from a soft and breathable fabric that’s comfortable enough to wear on long-haul flights or road trips.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its eActros 600 electric long-haul truck in 2023, but is still focused on promoting the vehicle this year.
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Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haul
Verb
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But Roberts finds moments to pull players aside for one-on-one conversations.
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Rescuers have fanned out across La Guaira, where the worst destruction occurred, and parts of Caracas, where families and volunteers have spent days pulling survivors and victims from the rubble.
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The Full Moon later asks you to rest instead of carrying every loose end alone.
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With others carrying more of the creative burden, Summerville has also been free to drift into and around the box and take up shooting positions.
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But so have yields for other countries’ bonds as the world grapples with what the US-Israeli war with Iran means for inflation.
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Tokenized real-world assets have expanded from roughly $5 billion at the start of 2025 to over $30 billion by mid-2026, while on-chain private credit has continued offering yields of 8% to 12%, far above treasury rates.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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For hearts that are already under stress, that extra load can tip things in a dangerous direction.
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Ambitions rise while playful urges tug back.
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Those vessels are smaller commercial ships, including five smaller oil tankers, coastal ships and tugs, according to analysis of the vessels waiting.
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Especially someone that can drag his man around a little bit, take attention away from Anthony (Edwards).
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Ennis enters as the betting favorite, but Zayas owns size and reach edges and has vowed to drag the fight into the deep, physical championship rounds.
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Nine patients were brought to University Hospital, and multiple had been transported by helicopter, University of Missouri Health Care PR strategist Eric Maze said.
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Textron Aviation organizes a private airlift to transport Special Olympics athletes to the games.
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Local chef Pasquale Palamaro draws on his memories of the island’s flavors to create inventive dishes that highlight the sea’s bounty.
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Put the bounty of cucumbers to good use with this refreshing sipper that's perfect alone or with a splash of your favorite spirit.
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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