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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
Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite its popularity and awards haul, the show’s second season, which debuted earlier in November, will be its last.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
On the conservative end is an $85 million haul, predicted by leading entertainment and technology research firm NRG.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Sanofi has managed the daunting task faced by managers worldwide: hauling its employees back to the office with minimal fuss.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite its popularity and awards haul, the show’s second season, which debuted earlier in November, will be its last.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
But first Venom: The Last Dance scored a second week at No. 1 during a slow box office season, pulling in another $26.1 million to add to its domestic haul of $90 million.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
On the conservative end is an $85 million haul, predicted by leading entertainment and technology research firm NRG.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haul
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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
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Jackson police detective Tommie Brown told WJTV and NBC affiliate WLBT that the Hyundai was carrying a man, a woman, a teenager and two children, all from Copiah County, located south of Jackson.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The gunman is seen wearing a dark hooded top and carrying a gray backpack in an image from the shooting, and another image appears to show the same person with the backpack on a bike.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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With high rental yields, tax-free property ownership and political stability, Dubai is an ideal option for portfolio diversification.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The People’s Bank of China has more often pushed yields in the other direction this year, selling bonds to force yields higher during periods of heavy buying.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kara Kramer’s illustrations, filled with the bright colors of the Rubik’s Cube and loads of shapes and geometric patterns, bring a delightful energy to the tale.Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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There’s just loads of people that turn up in a park, and there’s music.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Across its eight tracks, Knox bares all about the intimate lifecycle of her own seven-year relationship through spellbinding vocals that tug at the heartstrings and polished, R&B-leaning production.Heran Mamo, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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The dog can sniff around and tug at its leash, but the dog walker is the one setting the pace and direction.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
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When the crime bosses checked in for their table assignments, they were arrested and dragged away so as not to tip off the next suspect.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wray said stepping down is the right thing to do for the FBI and will help avoid dragging it deeper into the fray, NPR's Ryan Lucas tells Up First.Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The bus driver was injured, too, and was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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Both officers were transported to the hospital, where 23-year-old Briese succumbed to his injuries.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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That bounty is most commonly a weekly box of fruits, veggies, eggs, milk or meat — a share of what the farmer produces.Jana Rose Schleis, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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War bounty was typically used to fund large-scale projects like this, but the Sultan chose to use treasury funds to finance the building, since the Ottomans had not recently claimed victory in a war.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haul. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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