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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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But in Bait — where Ahmed pulls triple duty as creator, executive producer, and star — much of Shah’s story comes from specific aspects of Ahmed’s life, making the series perhaps his most personal project to date.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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But what appears to be a dream opportunity unravels as JP pulls Tyler into a violent downward spiral.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Of all the criteria the employer has to weigh, including personality and work ethic, the candidate’s ability to do the job carries the most weight.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The first offense carries a maximum of a year in county jail, according to the bill.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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What’s more, concerns about inflation touched off by higher energy prices have pushed bond yields higher.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Higher yields dent the appeal of non-interest-bearing bullion.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These can be made to adapt to various movements (for example, lifting very heavy loads).—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The elevator to it is fortified for heavy loads.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 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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The Transportation Security Administration may have to shut down operations at some airports if the budget impasse drags on, the agency’s acting head said Wednesday, even as record wait times for travelers did little to end the standoff over the funding fight in Congress.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Taipei is particularly concerned that as the Middle East conflict drags on, American forces are depleting their stockpile of long-range cruise missiles that would be critical to repel a Chinese assault on Taiwan, the Financial Times reported.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On their last night together before Raissa leaves, the two stumble upon a strange portal that transports them to the island of Nakali, which is filled with mythological creatures pulled from Filipino folklore and mythology.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Sil-Metropole Organisation and Infinity Zone Technology, the project transports viewers through the city’s cultural and urban highlights — from Victoria Harbour and the Peak Tram to Wong Tai Sin Temple, the Tian Tan Buddha and the Avenue of Stars.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Other varieties need slightly more (400-500), but provide large bounties of medium-sized firm berries.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Hauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauls. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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