LONG HAUL Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

long haul

noun

Definition of long haul

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 In it for the long haul Defense has also been identified as a key pillar of Daimler Truck’s growth strategy. — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026 This will be Simmons’ fourth college start, and his mentality seems built for the long haul in the SEC. — Pj Green september 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026 The Rams want to simply make sure Donald has every chance to prepare for the long haul of the season by getting more time to prepare for its demands. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Goldman admitted that low water levels on European rivers is a negative for Viking but said that the stock remains compelling for the long haul. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long haul

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mile

Noun

Police are investigating the death of a man who was found injured on a bench less than ½ mile away from the Bristol Police Department earlier this month.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The city now has just two crossings over Indian Creek, Stear said, and when the Swan Falls intersection is blocked by trains, emergency services are looking at detours spanning 2 miles or more.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

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