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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
Jenni Reid, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Another shot on a breakaway was denied by goalkeeper Jose Hernandez in the 57th minute and another run in behind ended when he was hauled down on the edge of the box.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025
J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 12 July 2025
Reeve, who carries the movie on his strong, muscular shoulders, made $250,000 — not Smallville chicken feed for a newcomer, but quite striking in comparison to Brando's haul.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 11 July 2025
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Verb
But many market watchers have been hauled back to their desks by news overnight that they have been hit with a 39% tariff rate by the White House.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Another shot on a breakaway was denied by goalkeeper Jose Hernandez in the 57th minute and another run in behind ended when he was hauled down on the edge of the box.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025
Noun
The live-action remake added another $2.3 million on Friday and is projecting a $7.7 million three-day haul (a 31% drop).
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 12 July 2025
Reeve, who carries the movie on his strong, muscular shoulders, made $250,000 — not Smallville chicken feed for a newcomer, but quite striking in comparison to Brando's haul.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 11 July 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 turn, everyone in the community carries an innate sense of stewardship.—
Chrissy Tracey,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The chain carries outdoor apparel such as athletic shoes, swimwear and active wear for men and women, as well as sports equipment, hunting tools and camping furniture.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The benchmark 10-year note yield rose nearly 4 basis points to 4.328%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the bond market, which partially reflects future inflation expectations, the two-year yield rose by 5.7 basis points to 3.73%, and the 10-year rose 5.1 points to 4.29%.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Carhartt, a brand recently spotted on Jennifer Garner — shop her exact overalls here — has discounted loads of outdoor gear, with prices starting at $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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When the time comes to take a load off, the Waterworld space will deliver entertainment once again with The Purge: Dangerous Waters.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Most exoplanetary discoveries instead arise through far more indirect means, such as the dip in a star’s light caused by a world passing between its sun and our telescope or the tiny wobbling of a star caused by an orbiting planet’s gravitational tug.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Aug. 2025
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The nearby fire department rushed by boat to the crash site and were assisted by a private tug boat that helped douse the fire that belched black smoke from the barge, said Alton Deputy Fire Chief Matt Fischer.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In doing so, the currents drag swimmers out into open waters.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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One person would hold the rod and drag ashore a thrashing, 200-pound sawfish.—
Jack Prator,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Get transported to the islands with this new menu and the restaurant’s signature fun and lively Caribbean ambiance.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Responding officers rendered aid to the dog before transporting it to a local hospital for treatment, KTLA reported.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The latest Levi’s drop, courtesy of Beyoncé, has birthed a bounty of rumors surrounding ACT III.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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And Manchester, a roughly 4,400-person town hugged by southern Vermont’s Taconic and Green mountains, has a bounty of seasonal diversions.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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