as in pulls
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
towed the car into the shop for repair
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Recent Examples of tows
New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The Santa Cruz tows 3,500 pounds with the base engine or 5,000 pounds with all-wheel drive.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Fewer tows have happened at Berkeley Heights since the law passed, according to Waterbury tow logs.
—Ginny Monk, ProPublica, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Wingcube is a tall, narrow box that tows easily on top of a separate trailer.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The Santa Cruz tows 3,500 pounds with the base engine or 5,000 pounds with all-wheel drive.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Noun
Fewer tows have happened at Berkeley Heights since the law passed, according to Waterbury tow logs.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Fewer tows have happened at Berkeley Heights since the law passed, according to Waterbury tow logs.
—Ginny Monk, ProPublica, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tows
Verb
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This sends a signal of safety to the nervous system and pulls you out of anxious mental loops.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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And there’s the more overtly dashing William Ryder (Laurie Davidson), whose great sense of fun pulls something similar out of Mary.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Video of the pair's initial greeting at the White House on Monday is circulating online, showing the president firmly grasping hands with the monarch, and giving a few characteristic tugs.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The ships represented by red shapes are tankers, while green shapes represent cargo ships and light blue ones are tugs, service or military vessels.—
Dana Karni,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While the men are creeping around separately, Jerry is apprehended by a hotel employee, Fergal (Michael Patric), who hauls him off to the police station.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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In total, the team hauls up several jugs and plates.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One of the biggest draws, however, was reportedly the private elevator entrance that opens directly into the apartment, adding an extra layer of privacy and security.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Both their meetings last season ended in 1-1 draws.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The performance itself grows increasingly grating as the runtime drags on, particularly when Johnny’s scene partners overpower him by connecting deeper and doing less.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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The same logic should apply to the papering process itself, the document drafting and redlining that drags on long after the business points are ostensibly settled.—
George Heller,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Here, witches are real — and so are jerks.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This was just the beginning of us young anarchists becoming judgmental jerks.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Tows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tows. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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