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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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2
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 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
Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2022
The basket-weave soles are grippy and hug wet pavement as closely as a bear with a jug of honey.
—Matt Jancer, WIRED, 12 Nov. 2022
Peter D'abrosca , Steve Harrigan, FOXNews.com, 20 June 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
The classics are all there: portafilters, a tamper, a milk steamer and a milk jug.
—Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2022
The basket-weave soles are grippy and hug wet pavement as closely as a bear with a jug of honey.
—Matt Jancer, WIRED, 12 Nov. 2022
Verb
Texas police warn of new crime trend called 'jugging'
Fox News’ Steve Harrigan reports on the soon-to-be felony known as ‘jugging’ as the robbery tactic spreads across Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.
—Peter D'abrosca , Steve Harrigan, FOXNews.com, 20 June 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
Noun
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Repeat offenders could face 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine, or sometimes both.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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In the years since, John has been arrested several times and served jail time for violence against two different women, per The New York Times.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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The Diamondbacks righty has been excellent for nearly all of his big league career, but during a contract season, he's been a bottom-of-the-barrel pitcher.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Canning is the third starting pitcher the Mets have lost to injury since June 12 when Kodai Senga went down with a hamstring strain.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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The Torchlight Tour at Fremantle Prison takes visitors into the cells, tunnels, and courtyards of the prison, all by handheld light, with guides recounting the stories of those imprisoned in the 19th-century penitentiary.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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But their attempts to address more fundamental corruption backfire; many interpret their pragmatic cooperation with the government as carrying water for Juan Orlando Hernández, a strongman president later exposed as a drug trafficker who is now serving a 45-year sentence in a U.S. penitentiary.—
Katherine Corcoran,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Punch a few small holes in the caps of plastic milk jugs or large soda bottles and fill the bottles with water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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Inspired by sunlight and crafted from botanical and healing notes, the copper bottle pays homage to nature’s energy and the House’s heritage, incorporating traditional goldsmith techniques, each flacon is a one-of-a-kind object d'art.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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It was focused on feeding the poor, taking care of the sick and elderly, and feeding those imprisoned in York Castle, and was self-sufficient until the rise of the Reformation movement.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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More than 200 Venezuelan nationals accused of gang affiliations were transferred to El Salvador, where they were imprisoned in the country's high-security mega-prison.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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What To Know Shannon McShane was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to influencing a public servant, perjury, and retaliation against a witness or victim.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Under the terms of the agreement, Judge Julie Lugo, who presides in the 372nd District Court, sentenced Wolfe to 40 years in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2025
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Bikes The bikes took over the city streets during COVID, When New Yorkers discovered that everything could be delivered, Including a cup of coffee from Starbucks, for some reason.—
Jenny Allen,
New Yorker,
19 June 2025
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Tasting begins at 11 a.m., with $2 sample cups or a $25 Master Ticket for sampling all the chili and voting.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Odell, the author of celebrity biographies like Anna, as well as the essay collection Tales from the Back Row, tells PEOPLE that turning her pen to Paltrow’s story felt like a natural next step.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Cords dangle uncovered from teensy lamps, pens live in a vintage-looking tomato can, and there’s a random magic 8 ball next to the huge hatbox for the huge hat.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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“Jug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jug. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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