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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
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The debris is hauled away, and the bins are put back in place, ready for the next haul.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Carr and Jones both reported multimillion-dollar fundraising hauls, while Raffensperger entered the cycle with significant leftover campaign funds from prior statewide races.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
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Verb
That came in a 2-2 draw at Newcastle in December when Rodrigo Bentancur hauled Dan Burn down, with Anthony Gordon scoring the resulting penalty.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The debris is hauled away, and the bins are put back in place, ready for the next haul.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Noun
Even with a promising draft haul and possible leaps from Jaxson Dart and Malik Nabers, the team could be entirely out of contention come December.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Carr and Jones both reported multimillion-dollar fundraising hauls, while Raffensperger entered the cycle with significant leftover campaign funds from prior statewide races.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haul
Verb
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When Evans scored a short-handed goal off the rush, Ruff pulled Lyon for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Junior Aimee Colson led the Raiders in sacksand total flag pulls this season while senior RonNeisha Thomas led in interceptions.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The outbreak linked to the MV Hondius began after the Dutch cruise ship, carrying 147 passengers and crew members, departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Knicks’ wings have carried their defense throughout this playoff run.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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These grains haven’t been engineered for shelf life or yield, which is part of the appeal for cooks looking for more flavor, more texture and more variety on the plate.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Why This Market Evolution Matters In practical terms, biomanufacturing can reduce dependency on volatile crop yields, seasonal constraints and the capital expenditures associated with large cultivation footprints.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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With that kind of volume, even small per-load savings translate to real money over a year.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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What to know about DIY laundry detergent Most recipes call for ½ to 1 cup per full load.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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What was remarkable about Newcastle was how one tug on the thread caused Nuno’s players to unravel.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Aqua Lares, originally known as Giant I, was built as an icebreaking tug in 1974 by the Dutch shipyard IHC Verschure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Analysts have repeatedly warned that if the war drags on and supply chains are disrupted for long enough, prices for gas and a range of other goods could continue to climb.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Billy, who speaks in a honeyed southern accent, dresses in Old Hollywood drag, and lives alone in the defunct summer camp where Camp Miasma was shot, isn’t just an envoy from another generation but a representative of a more visceral relationship with art.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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One of the women was transported to the hospital for injuries related to cold exposure, while authorities began to search the lake.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The Brevard County Communications Department told PEOPLE that the 11 people rescued and flown by helicopter to Melbourne International Airport were transported to area trauma centers.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Now spring's bounty is looking more like spring's folly this year for Simmons and other orchards across the state.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Jonathan Karis, an alumnus of Gramercy Tavern, takes the season’s bounty and coaxes it into its fullest expression — home cooking at its most virtuosic.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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