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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
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Production of many possible products was limited because there was no transportation out; railroads or roads were not built because there was nothing to haul.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Hazlitt, 7 Jan. 2026
Per Comcast earnings reports, the company’s 2022 Beijing showcase generated $963 million in total revenue, with sponsorships and on-screen units accounting for the bulk of the haul.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Olivia pays $220 a month for compost hauling by Scraps Mile High, the company Turner started eight years ago and one of nine licensed haulers listed by the city on its website.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Production of many possible products was limited because there was no transportation out; railroads or roads were not built because there was nothing to haul.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
The headlights of the long-haul trucks illuminated Joshua trees and darting bats.
—Hazlitt, 7 Jan. 2026
Per Comcast earnings reports, the company’s 2022 Beijing showcase generated $963 million in total revenue, with sponsorships and on-screen units accounting for the bulk of the haul.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haul
Verb
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Bruce Bennett / Getty Images TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz pulled Dennis Hildeby in close as the 6-foot-7 Swede was putting the finishing touches on his goalie gear.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Reluctance to switch banks is one reason why many consumers miss out on high-yield savings accounts, which are more prevalent in the world of online banks.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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In addition, the city’s Fourth of July fireworks show requires barge and tug services and marine safety coordination, adding to the overall cost.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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Throughout the night, the two teams continued to play a game of tug of war with neither team giving the other an inch.—
Mukala Kabongo,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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At least one woman was dragged along the pavement as officers appeared to prepare additional crowd-control devices.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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Airlines transport about 35% of global trade by value but only about 1% of world trade by volume, according to the trade group International Air Transport Association.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The investigation that followed the National City incident led the District Attorney’s Office to charge Wagner with allegations of aggressive behavior during bounty operations that had occurred months prior in East County and North County.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Coyotes had been in LA for decades, only attracting passing notice; as far back as 1938 the city government paid bounties on 650 coyotes the first year bounties were offered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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