as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
a retired pug with battered ears and swollen knuckles
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Recent Examples of pug
Short-haired breeds like pit bulls, Dalmatians, boxers, greyhounds, and pugs are especially prone to getting burned, as are hairless canines like the American hairless terrier and Chinese crested dog.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 23 June 2025
Mosier works with the university on social media strategy, and recently decided to bring her superstar pug to the school's campus for a visit.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
These include German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, Chihuahuas, French bulldogs, cocker spaniels, pugs, and Boston terriers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Ames dressed the pug in boots, socks, a onesie and a coat to keep her warm.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2025
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Angela Haupt, Time, 23 June 2025
Mosier works with the university on social media strategy, and recently decided to bring her superstar pug to the school's campus for a visit.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
These include German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, Chihuahuas, French bulldogs, cocker spaniels, pugs, and Boston terriers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Ames dressed the pug in boots, socks, a onesie and a coat to keep her warm.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pug
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Despite featuring Will Smith playing the most famous boxer of all time and opening over the lucrative Christmas holiday weekend, Ali barely topped $10 million in its opening weekend.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Alibay once trained as a boxer Athleticism runs in the family.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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But Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said Europe needed a better solution than fighter jets to deter Russia.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Smashing Machine may not have been a box office knockout, but Dwayne Johnson‘s turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr has a big admirer in Christopher Nolan.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Pug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pug. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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