LONG HAUL Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

long haul

noun

as in mile

a long distance growing up in suburban New England, I used to think the 10 miles between our house and the mall was a long haul

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Recent Examples of long haul From addressing moisture issues quickly to washing linens and pet beds regularly, and keeping your appliances clean, staying on top of these tasks can help keep your home odor-free for the long haul. —

Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 Unlike paint, which can be redone in a weekend if needed, wall-to-wall carpet sticks around for the long haul. —

Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026 If the conflict sets in for the long haul, the Gulf’s ability to make big-ticket media and entertainment investments could come under pressure. —

Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026 Cinnamon roll hopefuls line up early (especially on weekends) and buckle in for the long haul. —

Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long haul

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mile

Noun

The epicenter was roughly 10 miles north of Laytonville, at a depth of 4 miles.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Across more than one million miles of deliveries, this is the first time one of our robots has collided with a structure like this.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026