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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
Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The evening ends with everyone hating Matt and feeling no pity as he’s hauled away in an ambulance.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
EW.com, 20 Apr. 2025
As of Tuesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) had not yet released its first quarter haul.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Although operations stopped earlier this month, hauling is likely to resume after future rainstorms, the county said.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The evening ends with everyone hating Matt and feeling no pity as he’s hauled away in an ambulance.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Rami Malek political thriller The Amateur took the fourth spot with $7.2 million, and officially earned back its $60 million budget at the global box office, with a cumulative haul of $64.3 million this week.
—EW.com, 20 Apr. 2025
As of Tuesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) had not yet released its first quarter haul.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Apr. 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
Verb
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One that carries more weight with the context of the previous episode, in which Gibbs discovered that his VA support group leader was Sandman, a deadly sniper the team has been hunting since the pilot.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Faber is carrying big minutes Faber, in his second full season, has averaged 27:09 of ice time in the first two games after playing a ton of minutes down the stretch of the season.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The benchmark 10-year Chinese government bond yield was slightly down at 1.625%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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This drove yields on the 10-year Treasury note from 4.01% on April 4 to 4.48% by April 11, causing bond prices to plummet and eroding their role as a hedge, before yields settled at 4.23% by April 28.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the early 2000s, an HIV viral load test could cost as much as $100.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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It can be prepared in advance to take a load off your shoulders—just add the champagne before serving.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Duke of Cornwall) watched a team building exercise — tug of war! — and met with young farmers making up the next generation.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s a kind of implicit prayer in this that the withering of today’s Hollywood system is a presage for something better, giving the entire production a painful, nostalgic quality that tugs at your chest even as what unfolds before you is remarkably dumb.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On the flip side, Jamal Murray dragged the Clippers for 43 points.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The officers then dragged Feliz out of his car, pulling his pants down and exposing his genitals in the process.—
Lourdes Rosado,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Every barrel is transported via the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline System to the port of Valdez, where it is loaded onto tanker ships.—
Brett Watson,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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He was arrested and transported to Troop G in Bridgeport where he was charged with violation of protective order, improper use of a registration plate and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Get The Recipe Old-School Squash Casserole This classic squash casserole is the perfect way to use up a bounty of in-season squash.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Whether in roles like production, transportation, logistics and sales, research and development, or food safety and science, the sector offers a bounty of opportunities for individuals of all skill sets and backgrounds.—
Eric Dell,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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