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

Her body was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla that had been towed from the Hollywood Hills in September, nearly five months after authorities said she was killed. — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

It was towed into a nearby jetty to keep it from interfering with other boats’ navigation. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026

After two years living in an RV at San Jose’s Columbus Park, Fernando Vilchis Alcantara eagerly accepted a spot at a motel the city converted into a homeless shelter, relieved to be free of the constant worry of being ticketed or towed. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

About four months after Celeste’s death, her decomposing body was found in the Tesla registered to Burke after it was towed from the Hollywood Hills in September. — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026

Byers also testified about evidence that prosecutors say shows Burke was the last person to drive the Tesla before it was towed. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Rivas was found in September 2025 after the Tesla was towed and impounded. — Nancy Dillon, VIBE.com, 21 July 2026

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