Synonyms of towed

towed

verb

past tense of tow

as in pulled

to cause to follow by applying steady force on

towed the car into the shop for repair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pulled
• hauled
• dragged
• tugged
• carried
• haled
• drew
• lugged
• heaved
• attracted
• yanked
• moved
• jerked
• transported
• conveyed
• ferried

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pushed
• drove
• propelled
• thrust
• shoved

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of towed

Sea Tow Key Biscayne crews carefully towed the aircraft across the bay to Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables to preserve evidence for federal investigators. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

The ship was too damaged to make the journey to the shore, so the maritime police towed it to a nearby port so the crew could receive medical treatment. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

The film was shot on location in Cypress, and its pirate ship broke down daily and had to be towed back to the harbor. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Race organizers regret the inconvenience experienced by those who were towed, Rivera wrote. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

So, this is better considered a prefab park model on wheels rather than a typical tiny house that will be towed around with any regularity. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

Officers stopped two of the riders, and their e-motorcycles were towed as evidence. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

The car was towed away in the early evening and traffic began moving again. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026