LONG HAUL Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

long haul

noun

as in mile

a long distance growing up in suburban New England, I used to think the 10 miles between our house and the mall was a long haul

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Recent Examples of long haul Tough shrubs for the long haul A few shrubs deserve a spot on any heat-tolerant list. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026 For a team that appears built for the long haul, this weekend was only a mile marker on the way to something bigger. —

Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026 Overall, though, experts expect gold prices to largely grow over the long haul. —

Aly J Yale, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 While Nick Scott has proven to be a reliable player in the defensive backfield, the Panthers should try to upgrade over him for the long haul. —

Mike Kaye april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long haul

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mile

Noun

Washington said the airport’s 36-mile-long fence meets Federal Aviation Administration requirements and noted that there are multiple layers of security to prevent a breach from taking place.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The port data center site is about 1½ to 2 miles away from closest neighborhood, and the AVAIO data center is about half a mile away from a school.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026