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as in pulls
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
a pair of strong oxen hauled the plow
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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
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
Starting from the sidewalk and wearing only shorts, a T-shirt, climbing shoes and a chalk bag, the climber methodically hauls himself six stories to the roof.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Jan. 2026
After the gating email, Otto hauls Harper in for a talking-to.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Global warming could doom them Under no light but the stars, a green sea turtle hauls herself out of the surf and onto the familiar sand of Alagadi Beach on the northern coast of Cyprus.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
The Maverick, which is available in five trims, costs less than $29,000 for the XL model, hauls 1,500 lbs and tows up to 4,000 lbs.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2025
Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
As a full-time over-the-road driver, Thomas, 44, hauls cargo across the United States from Kentucky.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Watching midsize creators’ honest try-on hauls feels like being in a dressing room with a best friend, laughing over the ridiculousness of needing to do squats to see if jeans have enough give to accommodate your belly and thighs.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
For one, organizing committees can push to add new sports or new disciplines, and often do so in ways that boost their medal hauls.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Bienvenido’s tax records show Enriquez has drawn a similarly low salary from the nonprofit organization since founding it in 2019, despite regularly pulling in six-figure fundraising hauls.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Editorials dissected how to achieve the brand’s traditional, patrician look, while TikTok and Instagram filled with home décor hauls inspired by the label’s timeless Americana.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Olympics gear hauls, athlete appointments, and fashionable creators are going viral for this collection well ahead of the Opening Ceremony.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Whyte and Alderete Gavito attributed their hauls to satisfaction with their work on council so far.
—Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Starting from the sidewalk and wearing only shorts, a T-shirt, climbing shoes and a chalk bag, the climber methodically hauls himself six stories to the roof.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Jan. 2026
After the gating email, Otto hauls Harper in for a talking-to.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Global warming could doom them Under no light but the stars, a green sea turtle hauls herself out of the surf and onto the familiar sand of Alagadi Beach on the northern coast of Cyprus.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
The Maverick, which is available in five trims, costs less than $29,000 for the XL model, hauls 1,500 lbs and tows up to 4,000 lbs.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
As a fight wages on among top Democrats over what generational change in the party should look like, these early fundraising hauls suggest some Democratic primary voters may be ready for a change.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
As a full-time over-the-road driver, Thomas, 44, hauls cargo across the United States from Kentucky.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Watching midsize creators’ honest try-on hauls feels like being in a dressing room with a best friend, laughing over the ridiculousness of needing to do squats to see if jeans have enough give to accommodate your belly and thighs.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
For one, organizing committees can push to add new sports or new disciplines, and often do so in ways that boost their medal hauls.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Bienvenido’s tax records show Enriquez has drawn a similarly low salary from the nonprofit organization since founding it in 2019, despite regularly pulling in six-figure fundraising hauls.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Editorials dissected how to achieve the brand’s traditional, patrician look, while TikTok and Instagram filled with home décor hauls inspired by the label’s timeless Americana.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Olympics gear hauls, athlete appointments, and fashionable creators are going viral for this collection well ahead of the Opening Ceremony.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Whyte and Alderete Gavito attributed their hauls to satisfaction with their work on council so far.
—Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauls
Verb
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But then Vivian abruptly disappears without a trace, sending Taylor on a search for answers that pulls her into the Knox itself—as their new employee.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But earlier versions required long and forceful trigger pulls and had never caught on.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The aircraft is a variation of the Air Force fighter jet that carries a pilot and weapons system officer.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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The aircraft is a variation of the Air Force fighter jet that carries a pilot and a weapons system officer.—
Sam Mednick,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to the Yale Budget Lab, every dollar the IRS spends on audits yields more than $7 in returns.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the bond market, Treasury yields eased.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Once transported to the canyon, the modular components were assembled and put into place using one of the world’s largest cable cranes (cranes that move loads while suspended on cables), which spanned the gorge between the two towers.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to Archer Western, HDR’s design engineers failed to properly account for wind loads — including hurricane winds — in an initial, partial design for the signature bridge arches that the contractor used to calculate construction costs and time for its bid.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Scheduling tugs, fuel barges, crane operators, drayage trucks and drivers is complex indeed.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The ship is moved in, slowly and carefully; tugs help, and so does the shipyard crew.—
Carl Nolte,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump has issued conflicting and confusing statements about possible talks as the war drags, including extending deadlines for a deal, which might lead Iran to discount his dire new threats.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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However, many experts say Dubai’s image as a haven will be in doubt the longer the war drags on.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hero of the Seas also features Royal Railway – Hero Station, which transports diners to new destinations through world cuisine in an immersive train car setting.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Woodard said she had unknowingly been booked on an American Airlines bus service that transports passengers between the two cities, rather than a traditional flight.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Rewards for Justice program has offered a number of bounties for information on Iranian leadership since the start of the war.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The capital of the Dairy State is a thriving food hub where spots like Fromagination—a local cheesemonger—and the Dane County Farmers’ Market stock some of the Midwest’s best bounties.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Hauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauls. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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