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as in pitcher
a handled container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or a spout
put a jug of milk on the table
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as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
some no-good fellow who had spent most of his life in and out of the county jug
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as in to jail
to put in or as if in prison
the luckless crooks got jugged before they knew what hit them
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Recent Examples of jug
Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Yerba mate is the drink that has been fueling Messi and the Argentina squad for years, and fans clearly wanted to get their hands on the gold Messi Mate Mug because it’s sold out while larger gold Messi drinkware remains available — including a $70 jug that holds 64 ounces of liquid.
—Brooks Peck, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Sure, jugging a mom-and-coach role isn’t always smooth.
—Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
On the opposite end, past the giant pot of grits, is a jug of coffee and juice.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Yerba mate is the drink that has been fueling Messi and the Argentina squad for years, and fans clearly wanted to get their hands on the gold Messi Mate Mug because it’s sold out while larger gold Messi drinkware remains available — including a $70 jug that holds 64 ounces of liquid.
—Brooks Peck, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
In 2022, authorities charged Carlos Rusi and three other Houston men with a bank jugging case in Burbank, California, according to FOX 26.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Sure, jugging a mom-and-coach role isn’t always smooth.
—Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jug
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That record still belongs to Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic didn’t respond well following his most recent rehab start this week.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Online jail records showed Parady was booked into the Pasco County Jail following the arrest.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Under New York law, climbing a traffic-light pole or perching on its crossbars is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Rob-Will seems imprisoned in a crucible of masculinity.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Audriana had a particularly difficult time when her father was imprisoned and later deported to Italy.—
Jamie Ballard,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Opening up the straw cap of a Yeti bottle and finding your ice still solid is one of the simple joys in life.—
Red Fabbri,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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After a federal jury voted to convict him in early 2024, Hernández was sent to a notorious high-security penitentiary in West Virginia to serve his time.—
Keri Blakinger,
ProPublica,
11 June 2026
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Mike Braun opened the Speedway Slammer at an Indiana prison, Jim Pillen opened the Cornhusker Clink at a Nebraska work camp, and Jeff Landry opened the Louisiana Lockup in a disused wing of Angola penitentiary.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Add 3 cups salted pita chips and mix gently to incorporate.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Landry faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in federal prison, according to federal prosecutors.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Oslo, NorwayReuters — The stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison after a seven-week trial that has further dented the royal family’s once picture-perfect image.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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No detail was overlooked — down to the drink’s flagon.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
12 Sep. 2024
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“Jug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jug. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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