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as in hauled
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
lugged the lawn mower out into the backyard
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as in carried
to support and take from one place to another
I don't understand why he's always lugging all of his books around when his locker is right over there
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Recent Examples of lugged
Thom Sweeney Pebble Grain Leather Brogue Shoes Thom Sweeney tapped Crockett & Jones to make its brogue, which is distinguished by a pebble grain leather upper and a lightweight Vibram lugged sole.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Whale of a Tale Kennedy’s oldest daughter, Kick Kennedy, once told Town & Country that in the 1990s, her father lugged home the head of a whale carcass that had washed up on the beach on Hyannis Port’s Squaw Island.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Parents and students lugged backpacks and science projects.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Six months later, last May, Duarte was lugged again, in New Bedford, by the Mass State Police, on a fugitive-from-justice court warrant.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Art Hains’ legs felt more tired than usual as he lugged radio gear back to the car after calling Missouri State’s near-upset at Arkansas early in the 2022 football season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Majesticks staff members lugged off bags and equipment into trucks as a representative for Poulter and Stenson said the players would not be speaking to the media.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
For centuries, humans lugged heavy suitcases.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Whale of a Tale Kennedy’s oldest daughter, Kick Kennedy, once told Town & Country that in the 1990s, her father lugged home the head of a whale carcass that had washed up on the beach on Hyannis Port’s Squaw Island.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Parents and students lugged backpacks and science projects.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Six months later, last May, Duarte was lugged again, in New Bedford, by the Mass State Police, on a fugitive-from-justice court warrant.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Art Hains’ legs felt more tired than usual as he lugged radio gear back to the car after calling Missouri State’s near-upset at Arkansas early in the 2022 football season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Majesticks staff members lugged off bags and equipment into trucks as a representative for Poulter and Stenson said the players would not be speaking to the media.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
For centuries, humans lugged heavy suitcases.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lugged
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The state is vast, arid, and dependent on power hauled over long distances.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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When the episode ends, Thalia has been violently hauled away by the Eyes for betraying God and her sisters.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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There are many strains of hantavirus that can be carried by many types of rodents and even bats in some areas, according to de la Sancha.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Panthers slowly chipped away, and two of Dillard’s three relays carried them to a third straight girls state championship at the FHSAA 3A state track and field finals at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville on Friday.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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The dogs, including newborn puppies, were pulled to safety by the Brandywine Valley SPCA rescue team.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The war pulled the Bureau away from these efforts, but once peace returned, Kline and his scientists had gone back to work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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That included money spent by families at the local municipal airport, where some campers were ferried to the remote beauty of Hill Country in private planes.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Wildlife here is so prolific that guests aren’t permitted to walk about; rather they’re ferried about by safari vehicle, passing honking hippos, giant basking Nile crocodiles and huge numbers of butterflies and birds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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On March 14, visiting SDFC led FC Dallas 3-1 before Petar Musa dragged the home side back.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Carboniferous period dragged on for sixty million.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Passengers were taken from the ship to shore in small boats and transported to Tenerife airport in military buses, without coming into contact with the public, according to Reuters.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The statement incorrectly said that federal and state officials had transported 17 American citizens who were on board the ship back to the US on a non-commercial flight.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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Protesters brought noisemakers that were permanently activated and left them in the gallery as they were escorted out.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Last year brought record air quality alerts amid a severe wildfire season in western Canada.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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