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 film eliminated even a gesture toward a plot while showing solitary nonprofessional and real-life ranch-hand Misael Saavedra chopping and hauling logs in the Argentinian hinterlands (in actuality, Alonso’s family’s ranch).
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Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Thirteen passengers were injured when a big rig hauling gravel collided with a bus and two other vehicles Wednesday morning in Santa Clarita, authorities confirmed.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Don’t try to handle a squatter yourself by changing locks, hauling out belongings or shutting off utilities — Texas law treats that as a self-help eviction and can backfire if the person turns out to have tenant rights, making court eviction the required route in landlord-tenant cases.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
The larger the Collins trucking fleet grew — into one of about 100 trucks, hauling timber for Georgia-Pacific as well as tires and steel — the more traffic citations and inspection violations its truckers received.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 11 May 2026
Aerial cargo drone capable of hauling 3,300 pounds Large unmanned cargo aircraft and heavy-lift supply drones were also among the latest logistics technologies presented at the exp.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
He was booked for hauling down Alderete after the break and was Carrick’s first substitute on 65 minutes, coming off for Patrick Dorgu, with Cunha going from left wing to centre-forward.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 May 2026
That means it's built for open roads and longer commutes, not for locking up at a bike rack or hauling up a stairwell.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 08, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Thirteen passengers were injured when a big rig hauling gravel collided with a bus and two other vehicles Wednesday morning in Santa Clarita, authorities confirmed.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Don’t try to handle a squatter yourself by changing locks, hauling out belongings or shutting off utilities — Texas law treats that as a self-help eviction and can backfire if the person turns out to have tenant rights, making court eviction the required route in landlord-tenant cases.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
The larger the Collins trucking fleet grew — into one of about 100 trucks, hauling timber for Georgia-Pacific as well as tires and steel — the more traffic citations and inspection violations its truckers received.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 11 May 2026
Aerial cargo drone capable of hauling 3,300 pounds Large unmanned cargo aircraft and heavy-lift supply drones were also among the latest logistics technologies presented at the exp.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
He was booked for hauling down Alderete after the break and was Carrick’s first substitute on 65 minutes, coming off for Patrick Dorgu, with Cunha going from left wing to centre-forward.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 May 2026
That means it's built for open roads and longer commutes, not for locking up at a bike rack or hauling up a stairwell.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 08, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauling
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The Wall Street wine guys of the eighties, now elderly, seem to be pulling the ladder up behind them.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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This entire island’s economy used to depend on them pulling the heavy wooden wheels of old-school olive presses.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius began after a Dutch cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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For instance, that giant water bottle is not something any European is carrying around.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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The uncanny vision is made even eerier when Hoop spots her late mother dragging her five children through the human tide.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
19 May 2026
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The complaint states that Sorsby only has until June 22 to make a decision regarding the NFL Supplemental Draft, and the NCAA is dragging its feet in this process.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Russian media indicated that the hovercraft was built to carry no more than 10 passengers but was transporting 18 people along with heavy equipment at the time of the incident.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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In a new technical blog, the company demonstrated Atlas rotating its torso 180 degrees, squatting to pick up a mini-fridge, and transporting it while dynamically adjusting to shifting internal weight.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Three mules ferrying bags of cement clambered past us on their own dirt track that ran shorter and even steeper up to the top.—
Erin Tan,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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In normal times, 120 vessels move through the Strait of Hormuz every single day, with many ferrying 20% of the world’s oil supply.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Before the film's presentation, the actress was seen playfully tugging at her husband's blazer.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The gel formula swipes onto the lids without any skipping or tugging, giving you ample time to smudge, sculpt, or sharpen the line before the brand’s patented PermaLock Technology sets it into a waterproof, transfer-proof, and smudge-proof finish.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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“Hauling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauling. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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