1
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
Villagers’ days are spent hauling water for themselves and their livestock.
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ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
But instead of hauling a trailer, the cargo is one gigantic watermelon, with an adorable tail on the end.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The sheriff's office said that the timber-hauling truck was in compliance with all safety measures regarding its cargo, and no criminal or civil charges were anticipated.
—April 3, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The image below shows the SLS freeing itself of Earth, hauling the Artemis 2 mission to the darkening skies above Florida.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Truckers hauling groceries and retail goods pay more to fill their tanks.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Woods' health Woods was traveling at high speeds on a beachside, residential road when his Range Rover allegedly clipped a truck that was hauling a pressure cleaner trailer, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The barge was hauling concrete debris to an empty lot on Di Lido Island in Miami Beach across the bay.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Tankers hauling oil have been stuck in the Strait, impacting not only American gas prices, but energy prices around the world.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
But instead of hauling a trailer, the cargo is one gigantic watermelon, with an adorable tail on the end.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The sheriff's office said that the timber-hauling truck was in compliance with all safety measures regarding its cargo, and no criminal or civil charges were anticipated.
—April 3, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The image below shows the SLS freeing itself of Earth, hauling the Artemis 2 mission to the darkening skies above Florida.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Truckers hauling groceries and retail goods pay more to fill their tanks.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Woods' health Woods was traveling at high speeds on a beachside, residential road when his Range Rover allegedly clipped a truck that was hauling a pressure cleaner trailer, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The barge was hauling concrete debris to an empty lot on Di Lido Island in Miami Beach across the bay.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Tankers hauling oil have been stuck in the Strait, impacting not only American gas prices, but energy prices around the world.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauling
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Just like Hailey Bieber—who opted for a ’90s-era, yellow and pink-trimmed Dior slip—Jenner had her fun with pulling festival-ready archive fashion.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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Rodrigo is pulling double duty as musical guest on her episode, followed by Noah Kahan and Paul McCartney.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
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This current mission marks the first time the capsule is carrying a crew whose lives are on the line.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Come Friday, April 10, the Orion vehicle carrying the astronauts will zoom back into Earth's atmosphere before deploying parachutes to make a water landing in the Pacific Ocean near California.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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While some Lebanese people support Hezbollah, some also blame the group for dragging them into yet another war.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Community meetings about data centers nationwide are growing chaotic and contentious, with reports of police dragging residents outside and council members being threatened.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Mule discipline, which has been drawing particular attention, involves robotic systems transporting equipment and supplies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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One afternoon in May, 2017, a driver named Lee Mulligan was transporting a trailer full of Walmart products from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Harvey, Louisiana.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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From city surveyors who first heard the chirping, to FWC officers, Brevard County firefighters, public works crews and a towing company that volunteered its services, Melby’s rescue and recovery reflected what a community can accomplish when its people and institutions work together.—
Ryan Brennan
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This casual transit boat offers sweeping waterfront views while ferrying you between coastal destinations.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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That’s where your pet comes in, ferrying worms across yards, sidewalks and fences to locations the flatworm could never reach on its own.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Nanny Aimee -- our second in command -- was moving through the far corners of the house, waking up each of the littles, kissing sleepy eyelids, tugging my two toddlers gently forward into the day.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Generally, both experts recommend being extra careful with blinds (following manufacturer directions, for example, and not tugging or pulling when dusting).—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Hauling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauling. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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