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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tows
Verb
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Everything worked out in the end—and wedding culture was changed forever—but needless to say, the wedding episode pulls the curtain back in spectacular fashion.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Smith works with jewelers and secondhand dealers to purchase and loan pieces, pulls from her own vast collection, and has partnerships with luxury brands like Omega, Rado, Cartier, Hublot, Longines, and Apple.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If a public request tugs at private feelings, pause to check your boundaries, then accept only what supports family rhythms and true priorities.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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And gear that hugs and tugs in all the wrong places doesn’t whisper.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This photo shows off the staggering scale of SLS, the VAB, and the crawler-transporter vehicle that hauls the rocket to and from the launch pad.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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After the gating email, Otto hauls Harper in for a talking-to.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 45-year-old Williams, who has lost her last eight WTA matches, received a wild card into the singles and doubles draws for the tournament in the Southern California desert.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the faceoff circle, Nick Foligno has won a little more than 49% of his draws this season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The attacks on Iran have already sent US gasoline prices higher, and will likely continue to climb as the war drags on.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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That's straining operating costs and ticket prices, both of which could become more expensive if airlines have to pay more for fuel the longer the war drags on.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, where most clients are great, some are jerks.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Tows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tows. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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