1
as in pulls
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
a pair of strong oxen hauled the plow
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2
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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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
In total, the team hauls up several jugs and plates.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, the price shock from the war with Iran has become yet another headache for the beleaguered industry that hauls 70% of all freight in America.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
After lowering the helicopter to the water's surface, a flight crew member grabs the dog and hauls the pet aboard.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
If your truck regularly hauls gravel, dirt, or furniture, the drawers eat up a lot of bed volume.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
One officer enters the water to tie a flotation device to Cruz before the pair hauls him out of the murky water and onto a paddleboard.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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
Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
Much of what family and mom influencers put out—weekly grocery hauls, time-lapse kitchen-cleaning videos, bedtime routines—is mundane.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026
The Holmgrens have had some good morel hauls over that time.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
Wilson offers goals, creativity, set-piece involvement, and the ability to deliver big hauls.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Sri Lankan authorities have also made several detections of large hauls of heroin and other narcotics smuggled in via small fishing boats in recent years.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The other candidates in the race have remained viable despite smaller fundraising hauls, fueled by a mix of small donors, unions and business groups.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Yet, some teams had impressive draft hauls, while others left more to be desired.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The California governor’s race has fundamentally changed since candidates last reported their campaign finance hauls last year.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
According to the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, the Thunderbirds cost taxpayers about $35 million a year in salaries, aircraft, fuel, rehearsals and the C-17 cargo plane that hauls 50-plus support crew and spare parts to every stop on the tour.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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
In total, the team hauls up several jugs and plates.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, the price shock from the war with Iran has become yet another headache for the beleaguered industry that hauls 70% of all freight in America.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
After lowering the helicopter to the water's surface, a flight crew member grabs the dog and hauls the pet aboard.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
If your truck regularly hauls gravel, dirt, or furniture, the drawers eat up a lot of bed volume.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
One officer enters the water to tie a flotation device to Cruz before the pair hauls him out of the murky water and onto a paddleboard.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Carr and Jones both reported multimillion-dollar fundraising hauls, while Raffensperger entered the cycle with significant leftover campaign funds from prior statewide races.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
Much of what family and mom influencers put out—weekly grocery hauls, time-lapse kitchen-cleaning videos, bedtime routines—is mundane.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026
The Holmgrens have had some good morel hauls over that time.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
Wilson offers goals, creativity, set-piece involvement, and the ability to deliver big hauls.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Sri Lankan authorities have also made several detections of large hauls of heroin and other narcotics smuggled in via small fishing boats in recent years.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The other candidates in the race have remained viable despite smaller fundraising hauls, fueled by a mix of small donors, unions and business groups.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Yet, some teams had impressive draft hauls, while others left more to be desired.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The California governor’s race has fundamentally changed since candidates last reported their campaign finance hauls last year.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauls
Verb
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Creating the body of work that pulls customers in.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Unlike other fans that blow existing air around a room, an exhaust fan pulls existing air out of the area.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
Verb
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His remarks amplified on his long-running view that US clout is waning against China’s, a perspective that carries weight because of his experience in China with Bridgewater, the world’s largest hedge fund — experience that has brought some criticism over his links to leaders in Beijing.—
David Westin,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Surgeries, skin graft, and years of rehab For 28-year-old Jessica Aguilar, every mile carries extra meaning, because making it to the starting line is a victory.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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But the longer the war goes on, the longer inflation lasts, and the government's defense costs rise, and that means bond yields stay higher and borrowing costs for homes and everything else remain elevated.—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Are more acute vulnerabilities being exposed by the rise in yields, and will elevated inflation expectations create an undertow to equity valuations?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Gravity from huge superclusters tugs on the motions of galaxies across the universe, drawing them closer.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Analysts have repeatedly warned that if the war drags on and supply chains are disrupted for long enough, prices for gas and a range of other goods could continue to climb.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Our older cat has no interest in them whatsoever, but our newest baby, Pip, drags his all around the house.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The hundred or so journalists parked not far from the Port of Granadilla have watched a steady and carefully coordinated ballet as the boat transports five passengers at a time to the port that has finally agreed to take them in.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day, is nearing the end of its life and needs to be rehabilitated and eventually replaced, OC San officials said.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Vulnerability rewards programs, or bug bounties, have become a hugely popular and lucrative option for hackers looking to make money while helping both vendors and the public stay safe.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Smith has testified that Big Jook put out a $100,000 hit on Young Dolph as well as smaller bounties on all the artists at Young Dolph’s record label, Paper Route Empire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 May 2026
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“Hauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauls. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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