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
The services are also experimenting with using drones as aerial pack mules, hauling ammunition and other gear across the battlefield.
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Chris Boccia, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Singh was stopped for inspection at a weigh station while hauling a load of frozen chicken along Interstate 80.
—Simon Hankinson, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Clear Creek County Investigators said both the driver and passenger got out of the truck, which was hauling two trailers, and were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Gavin Malott, 23, grew up washing the windows, sweeping floors and hauling concrete at his grandfather’s shop.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Instead of hauling every liter of life support from Earth, future explorers might be able to simply harvest the lunar landscape.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Ex Officio Board members, by contrast, will include members of the collection, sortation, repair, reuse, recycling and hauling supply chain.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
When purchasing a family ebike, the biggest concerns are rideability and hauling space.
—Stefan Ionescu
march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
Akers estimated the process, which involves loading the trash into pickup trucks and hauling it to a dump, takes an hour per trip.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Chris Boccia, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Singh was stopped for inspection at a weigh station while hauling a load of frozen chicken along Interstate 80.
—Simon Hankinson, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Clear Creek County Investigators said both the driver and passenger got out of the truck, which was hauling two trailers, and were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Gavin Malott, 23, grew up washing the windows, sweeping floors and hauling concrete at his grandfather’s shop.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Instead of hauling every liter of life support from Earth, future explorers might be able to simply harvest the lunar landscape.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Ex Officio Board members, by contrast, will include members of the collection, sortation, repair, reuse, recycling and hauling supply chain.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
When purchasing a family ebike, the biggest concerns are rideability and hauling space.
—Stefan Ionescu
march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
Akers estimated the process, which involves loading the trash into pickup trucks and hauling it to a dump, takes an hour per trip.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauling
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Saturday’s episode marked Styles’ second time pulling double duty as SNL host and musical guest.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
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Use methods like hand-pulling, hoeing, newspaper or cardboard mulching, and drip irrigation to manage weeds without harming your crops or the soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, as well the Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships carrying the Marines, are based in Japan and have been in the Pacific Ocean for several days, according to images released by the military.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The most serious mid-air collision involving the plane happened in 1966, when a B-52 bomber carrying nuclear bombs struck a tanker near Palomares, Spain.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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His legs felt like anchors dragging across the court.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The war dragging on could also see markets whip back and oil costs continue to soar, especially as the Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly 20% of the world's oil remains largely impassible.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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The quarantine restricts the movement of citrus plants, plant parts and fruit inside and out of the quarantine boundaries, with the only exceptions for agricultural businesses that must follow strict requirements for treatment, cleaning and packing before transporting fruit.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Iraqi authorities are considering several options for exports, including a pipeline that runs through Iraq's northern Kurdistan region to the port of Ceyhan in Turkey, and the possibility of transporting oil by land.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Things like towing or payload or even just the sound and feeling of driving a V8.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Dhaka, Bangladesh — Every day, Shakil Khan weaves his bike through the relentless traffic of Dhaka, delivering items and ferrying passengers across the city.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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The end-use for the Type 00 is not carving lines on ice but ferrying high-net-worth individuals on pavement, but Jaguar does the ice tests in an effort to prove performance and make the car more desirable for a customer who might also be considering a Porsche Taycan, for example.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Playing the title role of a linguistics professor who faces changes and prepares her family for what's to come as the disease takes hold, Moore navigates the character arc with honesty and heart-tugging empathy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, the Euphoria stargave fans a glimpse of her ideal cozy date night, tugging down her plunging burgundy bralette while snapping photos on her laptop from her bed.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hauling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauling. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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