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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
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The agreement calls for Starfish Space to use one of its Otter spacecraft to haul down at least one satellite, and possibly more, from the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) network.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Using data on safety at night scores, annual search volume, TikTok post numbers, and Google ratings, long-haul travel specialists Travelbag have revealed the best night markets in the world for 2026.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The flag had been cut loose from its towering pole Tuesday night and hauled away in the bed of a pickup truck, according to dealership officials and security footage reviewed by police.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The agreement calls for Starfish Space to use one of its Otter spacecraft to haul down at least one satellite, and possibly more, from the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) network.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Each of them picked up a strong haul of overall nods (though, perplexingly, Daniel Lopatin’s excellent Marty Supreme score went unrecognized).
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Using data on safety at night scores, annual search volume, TikTok post numbers, and Google ratings, long-haul travel specialists Travelbag have revealed the best night markets in the world for 2026.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Verb
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After killing a penalty early in the middle frame, Minnesota pulled even with another man-advantage goal when Joel Eriksson Ek snapped in the rebound of a Kaprizov shot.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Later, Trevon Brazile had a shot to pull the Razorbacks close with LSU ahead 34-31, but the senior missed the front end of a one-and-one opportunity.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Three agents are then seen carrying the man away from the scene by his arms and one of his legs.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Art carries wellness benefits, as well.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Distribution yields, measuring the percentage of net asset value that is returned to investors each year, have sunk to 11% on average in the last three years from over 25% a decade ago, according to Bain.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In some situations, accepting a lower savings return, or annual percentage yield (APY), can actually make more sense.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Guo says the approach can be scaled up to much larger sizes suitable for load-bearing platforms.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are loads of cool details hidden throughout the set, too, with refuelling pipes and a moving bridge that connects the tower to the Orion module.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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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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Davis is alleged to have dragged Rossel through a stairwell, kitchen and back exit before assaulting her in a parking garage.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Antonio was also found in the counter area, but authorities allege he had been stabbed in the kitchen area before his body was dragged to that spot.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to the affidavits, officers arrested 34-year-old Las Vegas resident Sania Blanchard and 31-year-old Jordan Lantry of Phoenix and transported them to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Home to a bounty of cookbooks, plus author talks, cooking classes, and clubs, these five Southern stores promise to leave you hungry for more—in the best way.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors said Iran placed a $500,000 bounty on her head.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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