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 Designed to be abrasion and tear-resistant, these are shorts made for the long haul. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 Time and again, experts emphasize making small, gradual changes to help habits stick over the long haul. — Christa Sgobba, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026 Making time for regular date nights helps couples prioritize each other over the long haul. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Hair sees exactly that shift in his own caseload, the simple files clearing quickly and the serious ones dug in for the long haul. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for long haul

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mile

Noun

The epicenter was approximately 5 miles southeast of Soda Bay, at a depth of 2 miles.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Located about 125 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Sweden’s northernmost city operates on an entirely different scale from the urban centers of the south.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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