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Recent Examples of tow
New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles are exempt, but the support vehicles that enable emergency response — such as trucks that tow fuel to water pumps — are not.
—Kimberly Thorner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
And all signs point to a crucial training camp for Nix, who comes off a breakout playoff performance in 2025 with a new play-caller (Davis Webb) and a new star receiver (Jaylen Waddle) in tow.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The trailer's low gross weight rating also ensures it can be towed with a standard Class B driver's license.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles are exempt, but the support vehicles that enable emergency response — such as trucks that tow fuel to water pumps — are not.
—Kimberly Thorner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
If the kids are in tow (but also maybe if not), make a pit stop at BrainyZoo Toys, stocked with good-for-the-brain and fun activities for all ages, including puzzles, DIY science and craft kits, and stuffies galore.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
And all signs point to a crucial training camp for Nix, who comes off a breakout playoff performance in 2025 with a new play-caller (Davis Webb) and a new star receiver (Jaylen Waddle) in tow.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tow
Verb
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But the next morning, the equipment had to be pulled.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Many Democrats are pulling endorsements and demanding Swalwell exit the race.—
Diana Paulsen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In space, the gravitational tugs from passing planets act like those currents.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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The tug reportedly struck an object and was taking on water.—
Tiffany Watson,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the traffic slowly cleared, and tow trucks hauled cars away one by one, the small mountain town welcomed those during a tough time.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Originally introduced in 1944—made of builders’ canvas for hauling ice—it’s still made in Maine, one tote at a time, tested to hold 500 pounds.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Upstairs, in the bubble gum-pink Powder Room, Shahniani keeps his drag costumes, made by his favorite dressmaker, Kelsey Swarthout, who uses upcycled Disney sheets in her designs.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Most of these use a hand crank to churn, which can be a novelty at first, but a drag as the process wears on.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Focuses on mechanical repairs with a high-torque wrench and a high-output battery pack.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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The longer development period and injuries put a wrench in things, too.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Napoli conceded a goal after 33 seconds in a draw that may end its chances of successfully defending the Serie A title.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Berterame was ruled offside, and another match filled with mixed results ended with what’s become an all-too familiar result of late for the home side as Inter Miami finished with a 2-2 draw with the New York Red Bulls.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This was just the beginning of us young anarchists becoming judgmental jerks.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dear Jay Norvell, try not to be a complete @#$&%# jerk.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Tow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tow. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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