as in hauling
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
towed the car into the shop for repair
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Recent Examples of towing
Max wreaks some more havoc after the excursion by gunning it on the tender while towing guests on the tube.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
However, the wheels are just intended for minor on-site movements, not for towing on a public road, so this isn't a good choice for would-be nomads.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Frequently referred to as Arizona's stupid motorist law, ARS 28-910, the law mandates that the expense of rescuing a driver, along with towing a vehicle stranded by floodwaters, would be billed to the driver up to $2,000.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The car is now towing a $38 trillion trailer.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
However, the wheels are just intended for minor on-site movements, not for towing on a public road, so this isn't a good choice for would-be nomads.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Frequently referred to as Arizona's stupid motorist law, ARS 28-910, the law mandates that the expense of rescuing a driver, along with towing a vehicle stranded by floodwaters, would be billed to the driver up to $2,000.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The car is now towing a $38 trillion trailer.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towing
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The intricate cargo-hauling system still will rely on truck drivers, who represent a significant portion of California’s working class, but is looking to lean more towards using railways, which can be faster and greener, Hacegaba said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Iron Horse is owned by Rodney Burrell, a former Northville hauling company owner who pleaded guilty to bid rigging in 2010 after submitting an inflated bid to help former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s friend Bobby Ferguson win a contract.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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As his career skyrocketed, Chalamet spent years quietly training — aided by an expert on the sport, Diego Schaaf — by pulling a table-tennis setup along to productions ranging from Dune to Wonka.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Notre Dame didn’t mess around in pulling all that material together, looking like a program with a plan before the portal opened.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kerra, the dog referenced in the video, had developed a grapefruit-sized mass on her breast tissue that was dragging on the ground and causing significant discomfort.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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That takes nothing away, though, from the epic job Herbert did dragging the Chargers through the second half of the season.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Towing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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