as in pulled
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
towed the car into the shop for repair
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Recent Examples of towed
New operational concept for mine countermeasures The vessel is equipped with a TSAM towed sonar and on board the SAMDIS multi-view sonar.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Wayne’s car was seen abandoned in Aurora’s Hoffman Heights neighborhood the next day, on June 15, 1986, but police did not link the car to Wayne until it was towed away two weeks later, an Aurora cold case investigator wrote in the affidavit.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Not all floating water mats can be safely towed behind a boat, so check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The laws expand on prior legislation by increasing penalties for offenders and allowing vehicles to be towed for reckless driving.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The 707 was disassembled and towed to the library site.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
In Scandinavia, people traveled during the harsh winter months by being towed behind a reindeer on long wooden skis.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Victims questioned the legitimacy of their vehicles being towed and the costs being charged.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
After a thorough shakedown around Iceland, the rooftop pod is evolving into a more practical micro-camping trailer that can be towed by virtually any vehicle.
—New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Wayne’s car was seen abandoned in Aurora’s Hoffman Heights neighborhood the next day, on June 15, 1986, but police did not link the car to Wayne until it was towed away two weeks later, an Aurora cold case investigator wrote in the affidavit.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Not all floating water mats can be safely towed behind a boat, so check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The laws expand on prior legislation by increasing penalties for offenders and allowing vehicles to be towed for reckless driving.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The 707 was disassembled and towed to the library site.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
In Scandinavia, people traveled during the harsh winter months by being towed behind a reindeer on long wooden skis.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Victims questioned the legitimacy of their vehicles being towed and the costs being charged.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
After a thorough shakedown around Iceland, the rooftop pod is evolving into a more practical micro-camping trailer that can be towed by virtually any vehicle.
—New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towed
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For years, fashion companies like Ralph Lauren pulled their products from Macy’s stores to sell more of their products direct to consumers online and at their own stores.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Curran then grabbed Trantalis’ leg and pulled him to the ground, then reportedly dragged him 15 feet across the road.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Having junk hauled away costs money.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Faux brass candlesticks, plastic nutcrackers, and off-brand plaid blankets are hauled out as budget stand-ins for the designer’s signature style.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Though some institutions have welcomed workers’ unions, others have dragged their feet.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 Nov. 2025
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Knocked unconscious, Will is then dragged by the Demogorgon to the lair of Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower).—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Towed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towed. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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