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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
Police say the 27-year-old jumped from the truck and was run over by a trailer on the back hauling a skid loader.
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Joe Brandt, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Ironically enough, the new revenue stream is largely a matter of hauling coals to Newcastle, given the expansion of the field from 32 teams to 48.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
The trailer was hauling fireworks, which ignited during the blaze and shot off in a wild display.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Then comes raking the clippings, bagging them up, and hauling them to the garbage.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Others watch their kids go from needing a pair of shin guards to hauling around an entire bag of equipment just to play soccer.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
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.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 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
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
Joe Brandt, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Ironically enough, the new revenue stream is largely a matter of hauling coals to Newcastle, given the expansion of the field from 32 teams to 48.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
The trailer was hauling fireworks, which ignited during the blaze and shot off in a wild display.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Then comes raking the clippings, bagging them up, and hauling them to the garbage.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Others watch their kids go from needing a pair of shin guards to hauling around an entire bag of equipment just to play soccer.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
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.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauling
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There’s a lot of repairing and resolution that needs to happen in this final episode, but luckily things start strong with Liz and Jo-Ellen pulling each other aside to talk things through on the beach.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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But Hong Kong has a way of pulling people back.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Investigators say multiple suspects carrying multiple weapons opened fire on revelers celebrating a 2-year-old’s birthday inside a Stockton banquet hall.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The California Highway Patrol said the car carrying the couple and their two kids hit the tree off of Highway 50 near Kyburz in El Dorado County, according to NBC affiliate KCRA and FOX affiliate KTXL.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Mbappé has already been a hero for his country, winning the World Cup in 2018 and scoring a hat-trick in the 2022 final while almost dragging his team to an unlikely defense of the title.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Avoid activities that could create a spark, including campfires, outdoor burning and dragging trailer chains.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The finding is consistent with powerful winds transporting heat from the planet's intensely hot dayside toward its cooler nightside, researchers say.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
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Beyond gasoline, oil also affects the cost of transporting goods, manufacturing products and producing food.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Passenger vehicles that are not towing anything may cross but at no more than 20 mph.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Dec. 2025
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Nalavade would not say exactly when in 2026 Waymo intends to begin ferrying customers.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Others grew rich ferrying migrants downriver in piraguas.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the new image captures the dwarf galaxies NGC 4490 and NGC 4485 stretching, tugging and warping one another in a dramatic gravitational dance unfolding 24 million light-years away.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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The Lilybyred Starry Eyes Am9 to Pm9 Slim Survival Penliner glides on smoothly without tugging and stays put all day, so your day-to-night makeup transition is as smooth as the liner itself.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Hauling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauling. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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