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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
Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Singh was stopped for inspection at a weigh station while hauling a load of frozen chicken along Interstate 80.
—Simon Hankinson, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
In theory, Walker could play his way into being Ekwonu’s long-haul successor, especially if Ekwonu isn’t able to regain form after his injury, which was sustained in the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams in January.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Verb
On the non-passenger side, freight carriers hauled 6% less cargo in January compared with the same month in 2025, though international cargo rose 2%.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Singh was stopped for inspection at a weigh station while hauling a load of frozen chicken along Interstate 80.
—Simon Hankinson, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
The impact may be felt most on long-haul international routes, which burn significantly more fuel than shorter flights.
—Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
In theory, Walker could play his way into being Ekwonu’s long-haul successor, especially if Ekwonu isn’t able to regain form after his injury, which was sustained in the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams in January.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haul
Verb
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Not a second later, Mustangs senior Frank Psaute pulled from deep, nailed a triple, and nodded at David as the Mustangs cut Rock Canyon’s lead to five.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Then Liel Abada had a clean breakaway in the 22nd minute but pulled wide right.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When officers arrived, two men approached them wearing masks and gloves, carrying at least one gun.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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As of now, a training center in Shandong is tutoring dozens of humanoids in basic tasks such as carrying trays, folding clothes, and retrieving water from shelves.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Higher Treasury yields grind down on prices for all kinds of investments, from stocks to crypto to gold.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Inflation fears have gripped global markets, causing Treasury yields to jump Thursday as gold and silver prices plummet.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Hotel Thaynes has loads of accessibility accommodations for those who require it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Crews are working to clean up after a load of rice was spilled all over an off-ramp in Woodland early Tuesday afternoon.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Field Day Song The Melon Patch kids compete in fun Field Day activities and learn the power of teamwork with activities like tug of war and relay races.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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Infused with cranberry seed oil, the formula delivers a smooth, creamy glide with zero tug in sight.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Petzold dragged his chair a little closer to listen.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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O’Brien’s words echoed the taunts that the two had thrown back and forth at each other in an actual Senate hearing that almost ended in a knockdown, drag-out fight.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Authorities decided to place White on a 72-hour mental health hold and told him he would be transported to the hospital.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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The teen was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was later pronounced dead.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Seasonal kaiseki meals showcase Hakone’s bounty, from wild mushrooms and bamboo shoots foraged in the nearby mountains to delicate river fish and seafood caught fresh from Sagami Bay.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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When the harvest is ripe, residents of the Peacock Tract Community in Montgomery, Alabama, gather to enjoy nature’s bounty — free of charge.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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