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as in jails
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 bottles
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 interns
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 jugs
Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Spherical jugs of different mezcals dangle from a rope slung across the bar.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
The majority of consumers (62 percent) surveyed believe that microplastics mainly originate from the degradation of larger macroplastics—like water bottles and milk jugs— breaking down into small particles.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Other seasonal activities offered at the farm include a wagon ride to a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and an 80-foot slide made of recycled milk jugs.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Oct. 2025
The pantry is stacked with corroding tins and stoneware jugs nailed into position with wooden dowels.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
The jugs cost 600 pounds, and have already been restocked due to demand.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Other families were seen pushing and pulling makeshift wagons piled high with mattresses, empty jugs of water, clothes and other basics needed for survival.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
No matter the time of day, there’s usually a cluster of people standing around it, each of them filling up empty bottles and gallon jugs.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
For a contest in 1994 during the homecoming pep rally, students were accumulating pennies in milk jugs.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Spherical jugs of different mezcals dangle from a rope slung across the bar.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
The majority of consumers (62 percent) surveyed believe that microplastics mainly originate from the degradation of larger macroplastics—like water bottles and milk jugs— breaking down into small particles.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Other seasonal activities offered at the farm include a wagon ride to a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and an 80-foot slide made of recycled milk jugs.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Oct. 2025
The pantry is stacked with corroding tins and stoneware jugs nailed into position with wooden dowels.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
The jugs cost 600 pounds, and have already been restocked due to demand.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Other families were seen pushing and pulling makeshift wagons piled high with mattresses, empty jugs of water, clothes and other basics needed for survival.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
No matter the time of day, there’s usually a cluster of people standing around it, each of them filling up empty bottles and gallon jugs.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jugs
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While proponents of wearable technology in prisons and jails have described it as potentially lifesaving, privacy rights groups and even law enforcement officials say the devices can raise ethical and legal concerns and urge agencies to establish strict rules on data use, retention and consent.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roughly 80% of people in those jails have not been convicted of a crime.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s great news for collectors, many of whom count this Third Growth Margaux among their favorite bottles.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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While proponents of wearable technology in prisons and jails have described it as potentially lifesaving, privacy rights groups and even law enforcement officials say the devices can raise ethical and legal concerns and urge agencies to establish strict rules on data use, retention and consent.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement The prisons in Burma are notoriously horrific and where at least two political prisoners die each month, according to rights groups.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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And while Clayton Kershaw wasn’t called upon on Saturday night, the roster of all-world pitchers that took the hill in the finale included the likes of Shohei Ohtani, Max Scherzer, Tyler Glasnow, Trey Yesavage and Yamamoto.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Royals gave both pitchers valuable short-term deals.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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Despite these measures, investigators acknowledge that Brazil’s penitentiaries remain the backbone of command and communication for its largest criminal organizations — a paradox that the state struggles to contain.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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After his conviction, Gray was sent to Angola, one of the most violent penitentiaries in the country at the time.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
25 Aug. 2025
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In one study, one or two additional cups of coffee daily doubled the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, or stroke in coffee drinkers with stage 2 and 3 hypertension.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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That includes seasonal drinks such as Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte – and new this year, special Hello Kitty merchandise including hot and cold cups and a special-edition Hello Kitty plush doll.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Unclean cutting boards were in the prep coolers.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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But for decades, fisheries managers stocked trout in rivers for people to keep and fill their coolers every weekend.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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“Jugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jugs. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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