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
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
On the other side of the line, Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen arrive as major free-agent hauls.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Gen Z are more likely to be influenced by TikTok hauls, YouTube shorts, and Substack newsletters than a September issue.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Makeup hauls and kit decluttering videos dominate entire platforms.
—Mila Jaroniec, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
That video was the first of what has since expanded into an all-encompassing price breakdown content page, where Wilson tallies up pieces from everything from Bama Rush outfits to back-to-school hauls.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
New soft souvenirs or hauls from local antique shops should be thoroughly inspected and contained before being placed with your luggage.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 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
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
On the other side of the line, Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen arrive as major free-agent hauls.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Gen Z are more likely to be influenced by TikTok hauls, YouTube shorts, and Substack newsletters than a September issue.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Makeup hauls and kit decluttering videos dominate entire platforms.
—Mila Jaroniec, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
That video was the first of what has since expanded into an all-encompassing price breakdown content page, where Wilson tallies up pieces from everything from Bama Rush outfits to back-to-school hauls.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
New soft souvenirs or hauls from local antique shops should be thoroughly inspected and contained before being placed with your luggage.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauls
Verb
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Sorbitol pulls water into your colon to soften stools.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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The pain of the cold pulls back, replaced by a fizzing in my limbs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jacoby Easter led the team with 47 rushing yards, while Portley finished with three touchdowns on just three carries covering nine yards.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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Despite the changes, one key aspect of The Pink Marine that carries into Boots is the genuine, platonic love between a gay recruit and his straight best friend.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not even Edebiri, who’s great at giving you a lot with a little, can salvage a part in which a lot of cultural baggage yields extremely little real perception.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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Gold held near its latest record following its stellar run this year, while Treasury yields rose slightly in the bond market.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To fix these problems, smart grid systems now use advanced energy management tools to balance power loads in real time.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its presence becomes obvious when a data center project is delayed because a transformer cannot be delivered on time, or when utilities cannot build transmission lines quickly enough to support new computing loads.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Firefly makes rockets, space tugs and lunar landers.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Here, fat-tire bicycles seem to outnumber cars, hours are measured in sunscreen applications and tugs on fishing lines, and island nightlife belongs to nesting sea turtles.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Linda also drags her daughter to a clinic for regular treatments, none of which seem to do any good.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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The White House has also warned that federal workers will be fired, and floated the possibility of denying back pay to furloughed employees, if the shutdown drags on much longer.—
Kevin Breuninger,Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The story takes a surprising turn when Alice discovers a magical pond on the family farm that transports her back in time to the 1990s.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The protein usually binds to amyloid-beta and transports it across the blood-brain barrier into the bloodstream to be eliminated.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 15 Oct. 2025.
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