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
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Thirteen points from 11 games is a steady, if unspectacular, return for a club that had racked up hauls of 111, 88 and 92 when making history with those three consecutive promotions.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Each of the banks posted rising hauls from net interest income on lower funding costs, while some of their metrics around credit quality actually improved from previous quarters.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Visitors of years past swear by their trick-or-treating hauls from these affluent neighborhoods, specifically the homes of Marissa Meyer (Professorville), Mark Zuckerberg (Crescent Park) and Larry Page and Laurene Powell Jobs (Old Palo Alto).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
On social media, some Swifties have been sharing photos of their hauls.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
The deflector efficiently optimizes airflow by spanning the distance between the Cybertruck and its load, potentially increasing efficiency during extended hauls.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Another influencer who weighed in on the controversy was Becca Bloom, a fashion influencer known for her frequent, eye-catching luxury hauls.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
From swiping her mom’s lipsticks to watching countless tutorials and hauls, beauty has been her creative outlet since childhood.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
While Alex is reeling from his discovery, Dwayne attacks him and hauls him away.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Need a new canvas tote for leveling up your farmers market hauls?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Thirteen points from 11 games is a steady, if unspectacular, return for a club that had racked up hauls of 111, 88 and 92 when making history with those three consecutive promotions.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Each of the banks posted rising hauls from net interest income on lower funding costs, while some of their metrics around credit quality actually improved from previous quarters.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Visitors of years past swear by their trick-or-treating hauls from these affluent neighborhoods, specifically the homes of Marissa Meyer (Professorville), Mark Zuckerberg (Crescent Park) and Larry Page and Laurene Powell Jobs (Old Palo Alto).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
On social media, some Swifties have been sharing photos of their hauls.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
The deflector efficiently optimizes airflow by spanning the distance between the Cybertruck and its load, potentially increasing efficiency during extended hauls.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Another influencer who weighed in on the controversy was Becca Bloom, a fashion influencer known for her frequent, eye-catching luxury hauls.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
From swiping her mom’s lipsticks to watching countless tutorials and hauls, beauty has been her creative outlet since childhood.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauls
Verb
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Gold pulls Alté maven Cruel Santino, Nigerian pop star Davido, and Zimbabwean-Australian rapper Tkay Maidza across two songs that embrace the spirit of South African house music.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Whether Grier pulls the trigger on a trade will likely depend on what’s offered, and for who.—
Omar Kelly
Updated October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The only thing that carries any water is making up something to attack Gretchen.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Freedom of speech carries a responsibility to exercise it in a manner that respects the safety and rights of others.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prices could stabilize, but not decrease, by next year as crop yields have increased, said David Branch, a sector manager at Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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After the Fed’s meeting, bond prices fell, pushing yields higher.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn’t really much care for anyway (what?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The value of walnuts spiked last year after cratering in the years prior, but relatively small loads of walnuts still sell for modest prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Less obvious is how the Earth itself tugs at the solid rocky surface of the moon.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Throughout his time at the Palace, several women have reported feeling tugs on their hair or having the sensation that someone is lingering right over their shoulder.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The move comes as the federal government shutdown drags on into its fourth week with no end in sight, and Democrats and Republicans trading barbs and blame.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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As the federal government shutdown drags on, tens of millions of people are at risk of losing food and nutrition aid as a result.—
NPR,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That melody transports you to another dimension.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Boring Company's Vegas Loop transports passengers in Teslas through tunnels beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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The bounties ranged from $5,000 for an agent or officer to $50,000 for a high-ranking official, with intermediate amounts for commanding roles, according to the DHS disclosure obtained by the Washington Examiner.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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New bounties will always be rolling in, so players should check with The Ghoul often to pick up the latest bounties – and their rewards upon completion, of course.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Hauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauls. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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