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verb

ˈtō How to pronounce tow (audio)
Definition of townext
as in to pull
to cause to follow by applying steady force on towed the car into the shop for repair

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noun

as in tug

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Recent Examples of tow
Verb
Vehicles that violate the ordinance may receive citations or be towed at the owner’s expense. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 This would include a database with all companies and individuals permitted to tow. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Noun
His teammate, saddled with a grid penalty for changing an engine, helped punch a hole through the air for Verstappen, giving him a tow through the final sector of the track, letting Verstappen claim second on the grid. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026 Kevin Kisner, Brad Faxon, Paul McGinley and Curt Byrum are all in tow for breakdowns across the different channels. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tow
  1. pull
  2. tug
  3. haul
  4. drag
  5. wrench
  6. draw
  7. jerk
Verb
  • But still, there were some observations to pull from Wednesday’s first training camp practice under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • Zelenskyy specified in his post on X that the parents of the kids were killed as well in the same attack, but two more children were pulled alive from under the rubble.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of pull
Noun
  • Mental overstimulation is likely today as the Sagittarius moon plays tug of war with Mars.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 25 July 2026
  • Instead of grabbing a handful of vines and giving them a hard tug, work slowly and loosen the soil around the ivy first.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 July 2026
Definition of tug
Verb
  • Like the first two LPs, it was produced by the band members themselves, who opted this time to haul their gear into their rehearsal space and record there to save money on studio fees.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Allen leaped off both feet, sent his right arm into the air and hauled it in — with one hand.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of haul
Noun
  • Despite the drag from China, the luxury sector returned to stronger growth in the second quarter.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Many costumes were trimmed in white lace and ruffles; a few guests came in full drag topped with elaborate hats.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of drag
Noun
  • Earlier today, the president threw another wrench in the situation, floating the idea of postponing Blanche's confirmation until next year, when Cornyn and Tillis will both be gone from the Senate.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • The prosecutor said Rakela’s father, who was waiting at an upcoming intersection for his son, then ran out and tackled Styles after his son had hit him with the wrench.
    — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of wrench
Noun
  • The museum provides context for the archaeological landscape and includes a reconstructed Viking hall, but the enormous grassy burial mounds outside are the main draw.
    — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The market’s affordability relative to coastal metros continues to be a draw for out-of-state investors.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of draw
Noun
  • Cayman’s restaurant culture is shaped by the more than 130 different nationalities found on the islands, from traditional jerk chicken joints to fine dining establishments.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
  • The desire to make fresh New York rap that isn’t indebted to drill, or chasing broader Gen-Z hip-hop trends such as jerk and rage rap, sometimes leads to experiments that don’t land anywhere.
    — Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
Definition of jerk

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