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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
Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The evening ends with everyone hating Matt and feeling no pity as he’s hauled away in an ambulance.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
EW.com, 20 Apr. 2025
As of Tuesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) had not yet released its first quarter haul.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Although operations stopped earlier this month, hauling is likely to resume after future rainstorms, the county said.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The evening ends with everyone hating Matt and feeling no pity as he’s hauled away in an ambulance.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Rami Malek political thriller The Amateur took the fourth spot with $7.2 million, and officially earned back its $60 million budget at the global box office, with a cumulative haul of $64.3 million this week.
—EW.com, 20 Apr. 2025
As of Tuesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) had not yet released its first quarter haul.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haul
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
Verb
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The Sphere featured in a visual interlude that saw the singer picked it up from the Las Vegas strip, tapping it curiously, and then carrying it away.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Photo : Mercedes-Benz AG The car carries the base model’s 577 hp, 4.0-liter biturbo V-8, which is mated to AMG’s nine-speed automatic transmission.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The purple fruit notes encapsulate the tartness of the skin and the yield of the flesh.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2025
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For the 50 years before the United States entered World War II, the average dividend yield was 5.27%; only slightly less than a mildly speculative bond portfolio might yield today, and several times larger than the less than 1.3% dividend yield offered by the S & P 500.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Because she is paid per load, Helen’s income does not meet the minimum wage when there are too few jobs available.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Alongside the rest of Toronto’s rotation depth, Turnbull and Ureña should help ease the load at the top of the Blue Jays’ rotation.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The title tugs on the irony of Mulvaney’s three-dimensional story while playing with the two-dimensional notion of what a paper doll is.—
Denny,
Them.,
30 Apr. 2025
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While puppies often love rubbery chew toys, older or senior dogs may prefer softer toys that are easier to hold and tug.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Andre needs some help The Brazil international midfielder dragged himself from the field near the end on Saturday, with Pereira later allaying any fears about an injury.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Gunther dragged Cole into the ring and threatened to power bomb Cole before McAfee interrupted with a bicycle kick.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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She was transported to a hospital with wounds from the gunfire.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Images released by Amazon previously provided glimpses inside the company's satellite factory near Seattle, along with views of the shipping containers Amazon uses to transport spacecraft from Washington their launch base in Florida.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Get The Recipe Old-School Squash Casserole This classic squash casserole is the perfect way to use up a bounty of in-season squash.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Whether in roles like production, transportation, logistics and sales, research and development, or food safety and science, the sector offers a bounty of opportunities for individuals of all skill sets and backgrounds.—
Eric Dell,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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