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as in pulling
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
a pair of strong oxen hauled the plow
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as in carrying
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 hauling
On an island where heroism is embedded in everyday acts of hauling vines up terraces, rebuilding after raids, quietly helping strangers in the night, the label itself feels unnecessary.
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Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Investigators said a big rig traveling westbound was hauling a tank full of water when the driver lost control and crashed into the center divider, causing the tank trailer to separate from the truck and cross into the eastbound lanes.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Front Range passenger rail officials are moving ahead with plans to build a Colorado Connector train stop on the west side of the Denver Broncos’ planned new stadium south of downtown, along the existing mainline tracks used for hauling coal and freight.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Soldiers may soon be doing a bit less pack hauling as the US Department of Defense taps American Rheinmetall and Harbinger to develop a new generation of stealthy, inexpensive, and expendable robotic trucks designed to carry cargo to the battlefield.
—David Szondy
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
The semi-truck, which was hauling a trailer, hit three vehicles parked directly in front of the business before crashing into the building.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
What do a pet waste management company, a junk hauling service and disaster restoration specialists have in common?
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
May brought news that trucking prices are hauling upward, and fast.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Beekeepers began hauling their hives cross-country to pollinate everything from orchard fruits and nuts, to berries, melons, squashes, sunflowers, cotton, clover, alfalfa, and seed crops.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Investigators said a big rig traveling westbound was hauling a tank full of water when the driver lost control and crashed into the center divider, causing the tank trailer to separate from the truck and cross into the eastbound lanes.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Front Range passenger rail officials are moving ahead with plans to build a Colorado Connector train stop on the west side of the Denver Broncos’ planned new stadium south of downtown, along the existing mainline tracks used for hauling coal and freight.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Soldiers may soon be doing a bit less pack hauling as the US Department of Defense taps American Rheinmetall and Harbinger to develop a new generation of stealthy, inexpensive, and expendable robotic trucks designed to carry cargo to the battlefield.
—David Szondy
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
The semi-truck, which was hauling a trailer, hit three vehicles parked directly in front of the business before crashing into the building.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
What do a pet waste management company, a junk hauling service and disaster restoration specialists have in common?
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
May brought news that trucking prices are hauling upward, and fast.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Beekeepers began hauling their hives cross-country to pollinate everything from orchard fruits and nuts, to berries, melons, squashes, sunflowers, cotton, clover, alfalfa, and seed crops.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauling
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If the plant was root bound in its pot, consider pulling it out of the ground, loosening up the roots so water can penetrate, and replanting it.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The mother of a security guard killed while working at a Deep Ellum nightclub last month has filed a lawsuit against the club and the man accused of pulling the trigger.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Behind him, in single file, trailed a troop of men and women carrying decades-old L1A1 and Lee-Enfield rifles.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The system relied on an 11-parachute sequence to safely decelerate the capsule carrying a crew of four astronauts from over 25,000 mph in space to a gentle 20 mph splashdown.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Instead of running quietly in the background, sleep evangelists are shouting about its importance from the rooftops, and neuroscientists are dragging it out into the light of day on TED Talk stages for further dissection.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Nasdaq shares tumbled more than 5% in the session, dragging the stock into the red week to date.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Baoase is also transporting, as any memorable hotel should be, with a strong Asian-esque design that includes ubiquitous Balinese Hindu statues, idols, and sculptures, and a reliance on simplicity over dazzle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One such prize, the Nancy, was transporting 2,000 muskets, 30 tons of musket balls and a massive 15-inch brass mortar – supplies the American army desperately needed for the war effort.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Raman said the next step will likely be stepping up ticketing and towing.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Beekeepers now crisscross the country in semi-trucks to pollinate our crops, towing thousands of bee colonies from one blooming pasture to the next like cattle ranchers on wheels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Rates have been mostly trending higher since the war with Iran began, disrupting the passage of tankers ferrying crude oil from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Vinicus followed up his stunning early strike with a series of nagging runs, tugging the Panamanians’ back line into awkward shapes.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Jupiter's moons are in a chain of orbital resonances that could only have formed by the moons tugging gently on each other in passing over a long period of time, and crater records also suggest that Jupiter's moons are very, very old.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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“Hauling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauling. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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