tows 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of tow
as in pulls
to cause to follow by applying steady force on towed the car into the shop for repair

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tows

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noun

plural of tow
as in tugs

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Recent Examples of tows
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tows
  1. pulls
  2. tugs
  3. hauls
  4. draws
  5. drags
  6. jerks
Verb
  • During meiosis, a structure called the spindle forms, which lines the chromosomes up and eventually pulls them apart.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The question of who pulls more cross-over voters and independents could determine whether Democrats win back any significant power in Tallahassee.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of pulls
Noun
  • Nothing about Capra is weirder, to be honest, than the way in which, from one film of his to the next, suicide tugs at our sleeve.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Electric tugs docked alongside an LNG carrier being loaded at the LNG Canada docks in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada, on Monday, July 14, 2025.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of tugs
Verb
  • Using a thin, shimmering strand of silk, the spider hauls itself back up.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The industry, which hauls 70% of all freight in America, has taken the biggest hit after the war with Iran sent fuel prices soaring.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of hauls
Noun
  • The rail line, operating since 1888, has always been vulnerable to the ocean’s wrath due to its location — but its beachfront property is also one of its main draws for riders seeking a scenic trip down Southern California’s iconic coast.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Family-friendly draws include Bála Kids Club, as well as a separate shallow area in a main infinity pool, perfect for younger swimmers.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of draws
Verb
  • But if the war drags on and the cost of necessities like gas and groceries continues to rise, that could be a problem.
    — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The research agency, ORF Middle East, said that support for tourism businesses and efforts to restart events could become harder to sustain if the conflict drags on.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of drags
Noun
  • This book includes nothing from Elain’s perspective; hopefully, the next book will prioritize her and possibly offer some magical explanation for why the rest of the Night Court has been such jerks to one another in this novel.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Lee and his Burning co-writer Oh Jung-mi resist what might have been the first instinct of many filmmakers by refusing to make Ye-ji and Sang-woo overly patronizing rich jerks.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of jerks

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“Tows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tows. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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