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

Capsized sailboat on San Francisco Bay being towed by San Mateo County sheriff's deputies on July 12, 2026. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 July 2026

When those citations occur, the buyer is fined at least $1,000 and their vehicle is towed. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Its classic shape and lighter weight – curb weight is 3,150 pounds - mean that it's designed to be towed by crossovers, SUVs, and lightweight pickup trucks. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

The plane is set to be towed to a hangar for inspection while the Transportation Safety Board of Canada will conduct an investigation into the cause of the incident, per CP24. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

The World Traveler has always been one of Airstream’s lighter travel trailers, but the company says the 17RB can be towed by an even wider range of vehicles, including crossovers, SUVs, and lightweight pickups. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

That means the tiny robot successfully towed a total load exceeding 100 times its own weight. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Elsewhere in San Francisco, some Waymo vehicles were towed when their batteries died after vehicles became stuck in traffic for hours. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026

Several Waymo vehicles had to be towed away after the company said their batteries died while they were stuck in heavy San Francisco traffic amid Fourth of July celebrations. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 6 July 2026