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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
George Avalos, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
Twice the profit for hauling the exact same load on the exact same lane?
—Edmund Zagorin, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Adrien Brody’s bid for his second Oscar statuette and at least two tech prizes for cinematography (Lol Crawley) and original score (Daniel Blumberg) will be vital to its ultimate haul.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Smith made his fortune in the late 19th century by hauling borax from rich mines in Death Valley and Nevada, employing 20-mule teams across harsh deserts, arid valleys and forbidding mountain ranges.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
Twice the profit for hauling the exact same load on the exact same lane?
—Edmund Zagorin, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
Reinsdorf surely knew any negative fan reaction the Bulls would receive for an uninspiring haul for LaVine would pale in comparison with the pounding the Mavericks were taking for dealing Dončić in his prime.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Adrien Brody’s bid for his second Oscar statuette and at least two tech prizes for cinematography (Lol Crawley) and original score (Daniel Blumberg) will be vital to its ultimate haul.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haul
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Furman, who chaired President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, argues that this approach carries similar risks to those that damaged the Biden economic legacy.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Discovery will now each broadcast five races in the middle of the season, respectively, as longtime partners FOX Sports and NBC Sports are only carrying 14 of the 38 races each.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That’s because mortgage rates follow the 10-year Treasury yield , so the cost of home loans has stayed elevated, too.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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The 10-year yield has been mostly climbing since then, in the opposite direction the Fed has taken short-term rates, as the U.S. economy has remained solid and as worries built about tariffs, increasing deficits and other potential policies that could goose inflation along with economic growth.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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The cargo ship, which wrecked in 1857, had been carrying a load of gold.—
Bethany Bruner,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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An expert shares simple tips to enhance your appliance and achieve sparkling dishes after every load.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2025
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For all the language about the transformative nature of the narcotic farms, they were hamstrung by federal policies reflecting the nation’s tug of war between treatment and punishment.—
TIME,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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At other times, the vessels are pulled along by small tugs, by way of a long line.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Swansea City have sacked head coach Luke Williams following a poor run of results since the turn of the year that has dragged the Championship club into a relegation battle.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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When users click and drag their cursor across the screen, random clusters of letters appear, followed by sentences that flash briefly before disappearing.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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One river trader, who typically transported his bananas by boat, told Nolte that he was forced to carry them overland in 104-degree heat.—
Alex Cuadros,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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The new legislation also eliminates DeSantis’ control over transporting migrants, according to a memo to legislators released by House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, and Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Boston could 'hit the jackpot' with snow February is typically the snowiest month in the northeastern U.S., and this month appears to be no exception as a bounty of snow appears likely for much of the region.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Her vision for a sustainable organic food system is coming to fruition through the bounty of her Bleu Belle farm and being shared with diners through her restaurant menus.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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