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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
Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 8 May 2025
Video of unidentified men detaining suspect raises civil liberties fears
A video showing a man being hauled away from a Virginia courthouse raises new questions about how federal immigration agents are operating.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
Leeds’ 100-point haul is the highest tally for a single season in the history of the club.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Verb
Their bulk took up an absurd amount of space in my truck bed, and hauling two around a campsite felt like lugging sacks of stones.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 8 May 2025
Video of unidentified men detaining suspect raises civil liberties fears
A video showing a man being hauled away from a Virginia courthouse raises new questions about how federal immigration agents are operating.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
Though May 1 was Tony nominations day, drawing in big hauls for Maybe Happy Ending, Buena Vista Social Club and Death Becomes Her, many shows still saw their grosses fall last week as the industry contended with the end of Spring Break season.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
Leeds’ 100-point haul is the highest tally for a single season in the history of the club.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 3 May 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
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In 1914, thieves managed to dislodge one of the bronze children and carry it 150 feet before abandoning the 300-pound figure.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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In an administration currently running the lowest early-months public opinion rating in modern history, however, Vance’s forcefulness carries long-term risk.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 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 instance, a 4 percent return taxed at 22 percent yields just 3.12 percent, whereas the same return in a USA would remain at 4 percent.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Having an unquestionably talented scorer like Ogunbowale (22.2 points per game in 2024) will help ease the load off Paige Bueckers, who averaged 19.9 points per game in her senior season at UConn.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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In Singapore, a skyscraper adapts to monsoon winds, shifting the HVAC load to avoid structural strain.—
Dan Drogman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The tug was one of the largest and most powerful on the Great Lakes, with a 670-horsepower engine.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2025
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The tug served multiple purposes beyond moving lumber, including transporting railway cars.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 May 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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The airport may also be an attractive feature for the critical minerals’ economy, especially if processing plants are set up and refined metal products are to be transported.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Having then been transported to the hospital, he was later pronounced deceased.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Until December, there was a $10 million U.S. bounty for his arrest.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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In graceful synergy with its wines, Rioja’s gastronomy also honors the land’s unique agricultural heritage and abundant natural bounty.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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