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as in pulls
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
a pair of strong oxen hauled the plow
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as in carries
to support and take from one place to another
a vast army of trucks haul produce across America every day
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as in yields
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 loads
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 tugs
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 hauls
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Global warming could doom them Under no light but the stars, a green sea turtle hauls herself out of the surf and onto the familiar sand of Alagadi Beach on the northern coast of Cyprus.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
The Maverick, which is available in five trims, costs less than $29,000 for the XL model, hauls 1,500 lbs and tows up to 4,000 lbs.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2025
Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Harman Dayal, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
While the number is almost ridiculous, over-the-top hauls like this have become a staple of Bloom's content.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Player of the Week Junior forward Katie Peetz scores 18 points and hauls down five rebounds in Lockport’s 57-43 win over Stagg.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
From short hops to international hauls, economy seats to business cabins, frequent fliers know that comfort, preparedness, and a touch of strategy make all the difference between a smooth trip and a travel nightmare.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Driving these strong hauls is the sale of premium large format tickets for screens like IMAX and Dolby, as well as 3D showings, which tend to be more expensive than regular tickets.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
Their feeds are flooded with highlight reels of fancy dinners, endless clothing hauls, and nonstop adventures posted by friends and influencers.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Dec. 2025
Splitting oversized hauls with family or neighbors, breaking down giant gift baskets from warehouse clubs, stocking up on budget-friendly alcohol and leaning on store brands and savings apps can help shoppers stretch their dollars.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
But Mike Bradshaw, a Teamsters member based in Texas, hauls car trucks — the 18-wheelers that carry eight to 10 smaller vehicles behind them.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
After the gating email, Otto hauls Harper in for a talking-to.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Global warming could doom them Under no light but the stars, a green sea turtle hauls herself out of the surf and onto the familiar sand of Alagadi Beach on the northern coast of Cyprus.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
The Maverick, which is available in five trims, costs less than $29,000 for the XL model, hauls 1,500 lbs and tows up to 4,000 lbs.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2025
Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Bottom-six centers can bring back hauls with first-rounders.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
While the number is almost ridiculous, over-the-top hauls like this have become a staple of Bloom's content.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Player of the Week Junior forward Katie Peetz scores 18 points and hauls down five rebounds in Lockport’s 57-43 win over Stagg.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
From short hops to international hauls, economy seats to business cabins, frequent fliers know that comfort, preparedness, and a touch of strategy make all the difference between a smooth trip and a travel nightmare.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Driving these strong hauls is the sale of premium large format tickets for screens like IMAX and Dolby, as well as 3D showings, which tend to be more expensive than regular tickets.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
Their feeds are flooded with highlight reels of fancy dinners, endless clothing hauls, and nonstop adventures posted by friends and influencers.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Dec. 2025
Splitting oversized hauls with family or neighbors, breaking down giant gift baskets from warehouse clubs, stocking up on budget-friendly alcohol and leaning on store brands and savings apps can help shoppers stretch their dollars.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
But Mike Bradshaw, a Teamsters member based in Texas, hauls car trucks — the 18-wheelers that carry eight to 10 smaller vehicles behind them.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauls
Verb
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With his tree-bark rasp, Gabe raps hard as hell and pulls little storytelling tricks out of his bag.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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This pulls you inward, asking you to confront subconscious patterns, private fears and unspoken truths.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In season eight, that impulse carries Mallozzi from the shores of Cuba to the interior mountains of Taiwan and the heart of New Zealand’s Māori communities.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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In other words, every ending carries the promise of expansion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Together, these systems are intended to help farmers reduce dependence on manual labor and chemical herbicides while maintaining or improving crop yields.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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According to John Canavan, the lead market analyst at Oxford Economics, that initial dip was likely compounded by a spike in Japanese-long-term-bond yields.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This approach allows buildings to balance their energy loads naturally, reducing the need for active heating and cooling systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Pairing him with Sama (732 yards, five touchdowns in 2025) in the running game has loads of potential.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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As part of its support service to the Royal Navy, Serco intends to purchase 24 vessels, including a mix of ASD tugs, reverse-stern-drive tugs, pilot boats, barges, and crane barges, for which the contract was awarded to Dutch defence manufacturer Damen.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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These motorcycles were so well-built that they were even employed in both World Wars, mainly as dispatch bikes and sidecar tugs for the British armed forces.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Game Night actor then sits down in a salon chair and jokingly drags Aniston for her lack of professionalism.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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Partial government shutdown drags on Meanwhile, a number of other federal agencies are snared in the funding standoff as the government went into a partial shutdown over the weekend.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The following year, she was named CEO, becoming the first woman to lead the carrier, which transports some 41 million passengers annually, since its founding in 1933.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Loaded with questions and crimes, the Syrian train transports its people to the present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Gregory Bovino, who was then the face of Operation Midway Blitz, along with what agents characterized as cash bounties for Bovino’s kidnapping and murder.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Maduro’s most powerful deputies, including Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino, are still doing their jobs, despite the $25 million and $15 million bounties placed by the US government on their heads.—
Flora Charner,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Hauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauls. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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