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
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 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
For decades, a client’s value was easy to calculate, determined primarily via box office hauls and Nielsen ratings.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 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 influencer first became popular on YouTube thanks to her vlogging content, showcasing her day-to-day life, clothing try on hauls and more.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 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
For decades, a client’s value was easy to calculate, determined primarily via box office hauls and Nielsen ratings.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauls
Verb
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This can be as simple as bodyweight movements, resistance bands or dumbbells, focusing on compound/functional movements like squats, pushes and pulls.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Keeping her word, Adriana is initially on her best behavior, especially with Kiki, who pulls Adriana to apologize for putting a math equation on her birthday cake that gave away her age.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each of the transportation for prostitution charges carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, meaning Combs could technically face up to 20 years, though his actual sentence is expected to be much lighter.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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And momentum is what carries you from one success to the next.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Irrigation systems will become necessary to support yields and ensure the quality of the grapes.—
Miguel A. Torres,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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An original equipment manufacturer headquartered in Germany has launched a new type of wind turbine that can deliver higher energy yields in low-temperature environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This dual-purpose design requires exceptional stiffness, vibration control, and precision engineering, allowing heavy highway loads and high-speed rail traffic to share the same structure safely.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Same question, loads of responses.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 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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If the shutdown drags on for more than a few days, a report on inflation scheduled for mid-October could also be delayed.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a letter to agencies last week, the budget office instructed them to prepare for possible layoffs if the impasse drags on.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This ceramic cookie jar shaped like a Christmas tree or gingerbread house instantly transports us back to Grandma’s house around the holidays, with colorful, nostalgic charm that just begs to sit on your countertop.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.—
Duncan Greenfield-Turk,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the late 1800s, with farmers upset about losing poultry to raptors, Pennsylvania offered 50-cent bounties for the heads of merlins and other hawks and owls, and paid $90,000 over two years.—
Tom Langen,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Summer's berry bounties and mounds of melons are fleeting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Hauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauls. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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