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as in pulled
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
a pair of strong oxen hauled the plow
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as in carried
to support and take from one place to another
a vast army of trucks haul produce across America every day
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Recent Examples of hauled
Thune told reporters last week members could be hauled back in as little as 24 hours if needed.
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026
Enter Tyrannio, a Greek specialist in literature and libraries, owner of some 30,000 scrolls and famed expert on Aristotle — in fact, the same man responsible for restoring the philosopher’s tattered library after it was hauled to Rome.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
Seals hauled out on the edges of the open water.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
My parents got the school involved, and the ringleaders were hauled into the vice principal’s office.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
For days now, Pittsburghers have been talking about the tons of snow that have to get hauled out of the city, surrounding communities, and neighborhoods.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Most of the parts for such houses are assembled in a factory, like a car, then hauled to the property and put together.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The family hauled six horses in a convoy led by a 2-ton truck pulling a 32-foot trailer.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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
Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026
Enter Tyrannio, a Greek specialist in literature and libraries, owner of some 30,000 scrolls and famed expert on Aristotle — in fact, the same man responsible for restoring the philosopher’s tattered library after it was hauled to Rome.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
Seals hauled out on the edges of the open water.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
My parents got the school involved, and the ringleaders were hauled into the vice principal’s office.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
For days now, Pittsburghers have been talking about the tons of snow that have to get hauled out of the city, surrounding communities, and neighborhoods.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Most of the parts for such houses are assembled in a factory, like a car, then hauled to the property and put together.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The family hauled six horses in a convoy led by a 2-ton truck pulling a 32-foot trailer.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauled
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So far, six have been pulled to safety.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sakamoto plans to retire after the Olympics, but will leave the sport in good hands with her teammate and new talent Nakai, who landed a triple axel that pulled her into first.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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During the press conference, Isaacman admitted that the spacecraft should never have carried astronauts, given the unresolved technical issues.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The feeling of dread only worsened as teammates carried her first to the sideline, where coaches and trainers eventually carried her to the locker room.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Russian soldiers twice threatened to kill him, including an instance where he and a friend were dragged off the street by soldiers.—
Yuras Karmanau,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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If your suitcase is also looking a little worse for wear after being dragged through snowy sidewalks all winter, now is a good time to invest in new luggage.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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While officers were still at the scene, they were notified of a fourth victim, a man who had been transported to the hospital by a private vehicle, police said.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The trooper, who was not named in the statement, was taken to a hospital in New Hampshire for treatment, while Santana was transported to Lawrence General Hospital.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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To get there and to other sites like it, organizers have ferried dozens of volunteers week after week in airboats.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The two women then left in the middle of the night, and were ferried across the half-frozen Missouri River by a free Black man.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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This week has been a little different, with Arsenal’s game at Wolves brought forward to Wednesday night to avoid a clash with next month’s Carabao Cup final.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, Mexican officials said there is currently no indication that the 84-year-old was brought into Mexico.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The embassy reopening plans are classified and the State Department declined to comment on details beyond confirming that the congressional notification was sent.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, Sarandos sent his own letter to Carr that objected to Cameron's claims.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Hauled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauled. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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