LONG HAUL Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

long haul

noun

Definition of long haul

as in mile

a long distance growing up in suburban New England, I used to think the 10 miles between our house and the mall was a long haul

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Recent Examples of long haul Holland’s resignation blindsided some senior managers at Paramount, who thought Ellison had hired her for the long haul. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026 Being first, and being there for the long haul, matters, Nelson says. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 Driving through the town at daybreak, the groups of men in protective uniforms and convoys of long haul trucks point to the massive economic contribution of the mine to a community Valterra estimates supplies 70% of the plant’s workforce. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026 In it for the long haul For Singh, Punjabi country opened avenues to tell simple stories about faith, love and heartbreak, specific to the experiences of Punjabi immigrants in North America. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long haul

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mile

Noun

The town of Moab is just over 25 miles away and is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, browse the boutiques for Utah souvenirs, or stop for a sweet treat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Its long-term goal is to transport 1,000 pounds of cargo over 1,000 miles for less than $1,000 per flight.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

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