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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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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
Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
As a full-time over-the-road driver, Thomas, 44, hauls cargo across the United States from Kentucky.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Watching midsize creators’ honest try-on hauls feels like being in a dressing room with a best friend, laughing over the ridiculousness of needing to do squats to see if jeans have enough give to accommodate your belly and thighs.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
For one, organizing committees can push to add new sports or new disciplines, and often do so in ways that boost their medal hauls.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Bienvenido’s tax records show Enriquez has drawn a similarly low salary from the nonprofit organization since founding it in 2019, despite regularly pulling in six-figure fundraising hauls.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Editorials dissected how to achieve the brand’s traditional, patrician look, while TikTok and Instagram filled with home décor hauls inspired by the label’s timeless Americana.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Olympics gear hauls, athlete appointments, and fashionable creators are going viral for this collection well ahead of the Opening Ceremony.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Bottom-six centers can bring back hauls with first-rounders.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
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
As a fight wages on among top Democrats over what generational change in the party should look like, these early fundraising hauls suggest some Democratic primary voters may be ready for a change.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
As a full-time over-the-road driver, Thomas, 44, hauls cargo across the United States from Kentucky.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Watching midsize creators’ honest try-on hauls feels like being in a dressing room with a best friend, laughing over the ridiculousness of needing to do squats to see if jeans have enough give to accommodate your belly and thighs.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
For one, organizing committees can push to add new sports or new disciplines, and often do so in ways that boost their medal hauls.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Bienvenido’s tax records show Enriquez has drawn a similarly low salary from the nonprofit organization since founding it in 2019, despite regularly pulling in six-figure fundraising hauls.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Editorials dissected how to achieve the brand’s traditional, patrician look, while TikTok and Instagram filled with home décor hauls inspired by the label’s timeless Americana.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Olympics gear hauls, athlete appointments, and fashionable creators are going viral for this collection well ahead of the Opening Ceremony.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Bottom-six centers can bring back hauls with first-rounders.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauls
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At a slim 76 minutes, Sparks pulls you in tight and never lets go, every frame bursting with teen angst and longing.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt pulls people in with her signature breezy style and in-tune culinary sensibilities.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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As the United States ventures into war with Iran, the nation carries lessons learned from past conflicts, including Vietnam.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ohio State carries second- or third-weekend potential around guards Jaloni Cambridge and Chance Gray.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as investors await the Federal Reserve’s next policy decision on interest rates, due later in the session.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the span of two years, fertilizer spread to increase the yields of these crops makes up about a quarter of expenses, Beck said.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Accessibility Hotel Thaynes has loads of accessibility accommodations for those who require it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Sagging Rooflines Heavy snow and ice loads can cause your roofline to bow or sag.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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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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But if the situation drags on, higher energy prices could start to weigh more heavily on the global economy, hurting consumers, slowing growth, and keeping markets under pressure.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Travel expert Clint Henderson of The Points Guy website told Fox News Digital that as the shutdown drags on, flight passengers can expect the situation to only get worse.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Produced by Sil-Metropole Organisation and Infinity Zone Technology, the project transports viewers through the city’s cultural and urban highlights — from Victoria Harbour and the Peak Tram to Wong Tai Sin Temple, the Tian Tan Buddha and the Avenue of Stars.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Clients are helicoptered into a deep fiord where a private cruise transports them to a remote island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other varieties need slightly more (400-500), but provide large bounties of medium-sized firm berries.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hong Kong’s government later issued bounties for 34 overseas activists on suspicion of violating the security law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Hauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauls. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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