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as in yield
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
our latest trip to collect shells at the beach resulted in quite a haul
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as in load
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
a truck carrying a large haul of lumber
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as in tug
the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force
the sharp haul strained the rope but didn't break it
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Recent Examples of haul
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The issue was quickly traced to an out-of-place seal, and after recharging a variety of batteries in the rocket, the vehicle was hauled back out to the pad.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The seemingly small discoveries made close to home this month could be more nourishing than a long-haul trip.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Truckers also often don’t get paid for months after hauling a load.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The issue was quickly traced to an out-of-place seal, and after recharging a variety of batteries in the rocket, the vehicle was hauled back out to the pad.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Where to Stream Project Hail Mary As evidenced by the box-office haul, millions of people have already seen Project Hail Mary.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The seemingly small discoveries made close to home this month could be more nourishing than a long-haul trip.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haul
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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After Giants shortstop Willy Adames' throw on Semien's infield single pulled first baseman Jerar Encarnacion off the bag, third baseman Chapman made a throwing error that allowed one run to score.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The tanker is believed to have carried approximately 9,000 gallons of gasoline during the crash.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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And while vastly underused under Biff Poggi, seeing just 26 carries spanning two seasons (despite posting the highest average rush on the team), Rutledge elected to stay in green and gold and play for Tim Albin.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war is exerting further upward pressure on rates by stoking inflation concerns and driving up government bond yields, according to economists.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the bond market, yields fell Thursday after initially rising.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Now, Nicasio and other students' work is paying off, giving people a place to take a load off.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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More income meant more leverage, the thinking went, and more ability to negotiate a fairer split of the cooking, cleaning, laundry, childcare, pet care—the whole to-do list and mental load of running a household.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Finances and fun tug at each other as the dynamic Sun energizes your 2nd House of Budgeting and squares joyous Jupiter in your 5th House of Indulgence.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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At one point on Day 5 of this flight, late this Sunday, the spacecraft will officially cross the threshold of the lunar sphere of influence — the point in space where the tug of the moon’s gravity is stronger than Earth’s gravity.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … EMERGENCY EASE — Trump administration steps in with rare tax relief for DHS workers as shutdown drags on.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Several parents who spoke to The Baltimore Sun, under the condition of anonymity because of fears that the institution would retaliate against their sons, questioned why the school continues to drag its feet about bringing back Moran.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sadriu said the bystander was transported to an area hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was transported to the base of the mountain to a waiting ambulance.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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To preserve the bounty, the family would make fruit jams, pickles and other shelf-stable goods, preserving not only food but family traditions.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Rewards for Justice program has offered a number of bounties for information on Iranian leadership since the start of the war.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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