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

The ship that came to the skiff's assistance was a cruise ship called the Wilderness Legacy, which towed it to Farragut Bay, according to the Alaska Beacon. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

The Wilderness Legacy, an expedition cruise ship operated by UnCruise Adventures, responded to the call and towed the skiff to Farragut Bay. — Luisa Yanez august 10, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

Drivers who believe their car was wrongfully towed have 14 days to request a tow hearing, where a judge decides whether the tow and any fees were justified. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026

The cruise ship then towed the skiff back to Farragut Bay, according to the statement (Forbes has reached out to the Coast Guard and the cruise operator for further comment on the incident). — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

The Coast Guard confirmed to NBC News on Sunday morning that the vessel was towed to shore and remains in police custody. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026

The Ford truck moved once the Nissan was towed, briefly flashing red-and-blue lights. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Vehicles that violate the ordinance may receive citations or be towed at the owner’s expense. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

Antonio Lorenzo Covington, 32, was unable to explain the extra charges, despite being at the scene when the vehicle was loaded and towed, court documents report. — Mark Price july 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026