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

Each vehicle had to be towed from the scene, with the exception of the Jetta which was able to be driven away, state police said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026

The reports would compile the number of tickets issued, vehicles towed and arrests made, plus include a detailed summary of the tactics used. — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

Some of the cars were towed while soldiers were serving overseas, the lawsuit alleges. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

In July 2014, the ship was finally towed toward Genoa by using steel flotation devices. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Alcalde, who police said also appeared impaired during the first stop, was sent home in a rideshare while the Jeep was moved to a nearby parking lot instead of being towed. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

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

Deputies brought the three boaters — described as Foster City residents — out of the water, and the unit transported the boaters and towed the sailboat to the Coyote Point Marina. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 July 2026