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
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
Starting from the sidewalk and wearing only shorts, a T-shirt, climbing shoes and a chalk bag, the climber methodically hauls himself six stories to the roof.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Jan. 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
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 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
Lego thefts have been recorded across the country, many with high-value hauls.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The 'merch hauls' on social media are awful, the desperate pathetic influencers trying to clout chase using the Masters are all awful.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The ghosts of Georgia Democratic near-misses still loom large — including Abrams’ back-to-back losses in 2018 and 2022 despite enormous fundraising hauls and near-universal name recognition.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Higgins said their biggest hauls of waste come from the active dumping grounds at El Cajon Mountain.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Starting from the sidewalk and wearing only shorts, a T-shirt, climbing shoes and a chalk bag, the climber methodically hauls himself six stories to the roof.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Jan. 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
Noun
This is my version of draft grades — ranking the draft hauls from 1 to 32.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 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
Lego thefts have been recorded across the country, many with high-value hauls.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The 'merch hauls' on social media are awful, the desperate pathetic influencers trying to clout chase using the Masters are all awful.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The ghosts of Georgia Democratic near-misses still loom large — including Abrams’ back-to-back losses in 2018 and 2022 despite enormous fundraising hauls and near-universal name recognition.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Higgins said their biggest hauls of waste come from the active dumping grounds at El Cajon Mountain.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauls
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This month pulls you inward before launching you into a whole new era.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Stars actually stay here, and the on-site cocktail spot Gemma pulls them down for drinks.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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The 5-10, 199-pound Nixon signed with the Packers on Saturday, following a season in which the Texas native led the Knights in rushing touchdowns (seven) and was second in rushing yards (554) and carries (71).—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reaves’ soft-tissue injury usually carries a four-to-six-week recovery process.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after the Iran war began, there were several weak Treasury auctions in which bonds cleared at higher-than-expected yields or drew insufficient buyer demand.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, publishers are dealing with falling open‑web ad yields, unstable traffic from platforms and a flood of low‑quality AI content competing for the same eyeballs.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Engineers can simulate movements, loads, and environmental conditions before real deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, there are moments of reprieve between loads of clothes, sheets, and towels.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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The ships represented by red shapes are tankers, while green shapes represent cargo ships and light blue ones are tugs, service or military vessels.—
Dana Karni,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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In space, the gravitational tugs from passing planets act like those currents.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The trio pulled up on e-bikes, drove up to the entrance of the Information Center and began shouting and taking pictures, pausing to take drags off a vape while peering through the shuttered doors.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Work fewer than 35 years and the SSA plugs zeros into the missing slots, which drags your benefit down.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During Fenton’s time working in the Middle East with Military Sealift Command, which transports supplies to Navy ships, the Navy often made purchasing arrangements in advance with ports in the Persian Gulf, like Dubai’s Jebel Ali, the largest container port hub in the region.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But knowing a reinvention was needed, his restaurant now transports diners to another beloved place in Mexico — Oaxaca.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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California even once offered bounties for American Indian scalps.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 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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“Hauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hauls. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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