1
as in pulls
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
a pair of strong oxen hauled the plow
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2
as in carries
to support and take from one place to another
a vast army of trucks haul produce across America every day
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as in yields
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
our latest trip to collect shells at the beach resulted in quite a haul
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as in loads
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
a truck carrying a large haul of lumber
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as in tugs
the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force
the sharp haul strained the rope but didn't break it
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Recent Examples of hauls
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
While the men are creeping around separately, Jerry is apprehended by a hotel employee, Fergal (Michael Patric), who hauls him off to the police station.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
In total, the team hauls up several jugs and plates.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, the price shock from the war with Iran has become yet another headache for the beleaguered industry that hauls 70% of all freight in America.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
After lowering the helicopter to the water's surface, a flight crew member grabs the dog and hauls the pet aboard.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
If your truck regularly hauls gravel, dirt, or furniture, the drawers eat up a lot of bed volume.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
One officer enters the water to tie a flotation device to Cruz before the pair hauls him out of the murky water and onto a paddleboard.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
This photo shows off the staggering scale of SLS, the VAB, and the crawler-transporter vehicle that hauls the rocket to and from the launch pad.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Sri Lankan authorities have also made several detections of large hauls of heroin and other narcotics smuggled in via small fishing boats in recent years.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The other candidates in the race have remained viable despite smaller fundraising hauls, fueled by a mix of small donors, unions and business groups.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Yet, some teams had impressive draft hauls, while others left more to be desired.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The California governor’s race has fundamentally changed since candidates last reported their campaign finance hauls last year.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Lego thefts have been recorded across the country, many with high-value hauls.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The 'merch hauls' on social media are awful, the desperate pathetic influencers trying to clout chase using the Masters are all awful.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The ghosts of Georgia Democratic near-misses still loom large — including Abrams’ back-to-back losses in 2018 and 2022 despite enormous fundraising hauls and near-universal name recognition.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
According to the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, the Thunderbirds cost taxpayers about $35 million a year in salaries, aircraft, fuel, rehearsals and the C-17 cargo plane that hauls 50-plus support crew and spare parts to every stop on the tour.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
While the men are creeping around separately, Jerry is apprehended by a hotel employee, Fergal (Michael Patric), who hauls him off to the police station.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
In total, the team hauls up several jugs and plates.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, the price shock from the war with Iran has become yet another headache for the beleaguered industry that hauls 70% of all freight in America.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
After lowering the helicopter to the water's surface, a flight crew member grabs the dog and hauls the pet aboard.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
If your truck regularly hauls gravel, dirt, or furniture, the drawers eat up a lot of bed volume.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
One officer enters the water to tie a flotation device to Cruz before the pair hauls him out of the murky water and onto a paddleboard.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
This photo shows off the staggering scale of SLS, the VAB, and the crawler-transporter vehicle that hauls the rocket to and from the launch pad.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Wilson offers goals, creativity, set-piece involvement, and the ability to deliver big hauls.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Sri Lankan authorities have also made several detections of large hauls of heroin and other narcotics smuggled in via small fishing boats in recent years.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The other candidates in the race have remained viable despite smaller fundraising hauls, fueled by a mix of small donors, unions and business groups.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Yet, some teams had impressive draft hauls, while others left more to be desired.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The California governor’s race has fundamentally changed since candidates last reported their campaign finance hauls last year.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Lego thefts have been recorded across the country, many with high-value hauls.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The 'merch hauls' on social media are awful, the desperate pathetic influencers trying to clout chase using the Masters are all awful.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The ghosts of Georgia Democratic near-misses still loom large — including Abrams’ back-to-back losses in 2018 and 2022 despite enormous fundraising hauls and near-universal name recognition.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauls
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This sends a signal of safety to the nervous system and pulls you out of anxious mental loops.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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And there’s the more overtly dashing William Ryder (Laurie Davidson), whose great sense of fun pulls something similar out of Mary.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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And downtown on Michigan Avenue, Water Tower Place, once the anchor of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, carries its own laundry list of troubles after years of financial losses and the closure of several major tenants.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In Colorado, with its extreme weather swings, aging homes, and rising insurance landscape, that advice carries extra weight.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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But moss phlox is a lower growing alternative that stretches from 1 to 2-feet wide and yields equally eye-catching flowers that carpet gardens with color in early spring.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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Treasury yields rose in the bond market following an initial zigzag, suggesting traders suspect the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high to combat inflation.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Gravity from huge superclusters tugs on the motions of galaxies across the universe, drawing them closer.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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Video of the pair's initial greeting at the White House on Monday is circulating online, showing the president firmly grasping hands with the monarch, and giving a few characteristic tugs.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Analysts have repeatedly warned that if the war drags on and supply chains are disrupted for long enough, prices for gas and a range of other goods could continue to climb.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Our older cat has no interest in them whatsoever, but our newest baby, Pip, drags his all around the house.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Verb
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According to Gonzalez, the SunRunner is an eco-friendly bus that transports passengers from the beaches to downtown.—
India Amos,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The deli counter at Corti transports me back there, a homecoming.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Atkinson said the men’s operation involved spying on dissidents resident in Britain, including activist Nathan Law, for whom the Hong Kong government had issued bounties of HK$1 million ($127,700) for information leading to their whereabouts or capture.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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California even once offered bounties for American Indian scalps.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Hauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauls. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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