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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
Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Shortly after, surveillance footage showed George had briefly stopped at a nearby parking lot and loaded the ambulance with at least two gas jugs and a plastic bag, court documents state.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Camera footage and receipts from stores in the area also showed George purchased gas jugs and gas shortly before the ambulance was stolen, Ramirez said.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Some fill up jugs of water from an old mine shaft on the side of a mountain.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
There is home decor and housewares such as colorful bottles, milk glass, old wooden crates, ironstone pitchers, crocks and jugs, and more; art; smaller size furniture items; puzzles and games; vintage reproductions; and timeworn furnishings.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
The trunk of her car is crammed with water jugs, cat food and donated Pollo Tropical bowls for feeding dishes.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The pots and jugs aligned perfectly with what was known already, that this cult engaged in feasting, as per LBV.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Numerous vendors sold empty orange and clear plastic jugs that followers filled to take revered water home.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
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In the back, near the restaurant’s fountain drink machine, sit two empty five gallon jugs that her team has filled each week to avoid using city water.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Shortly after, surveillance footage showed George had briefly stopped at a nearby parking lot and loaded the ambulance with at least two gas jugs and a plastic bag, court documents state.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Camera footage and receipts from stores in the area also showed George purchased gas jugs and gas shortly before the ambulance was stolen, Ramirez said.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Some fill up jugs of water from an old mine shaft on the side of a mountain.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
There is home decor and housewares such as colorful bottles, milk glass, old wooden crates, ironstone pitchers, crocks and jugs, and more; art; smaller size furniture items; puzzles and games; vintage reproductions; and timeworn furnishings.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
The trunk of her car is crammed with water jugs, cat food and donated Pollo Tropical bowls for feeding dishes.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The pots and jugs aligned perfectly with what was known already, that this cult engaged in feasting, as per LBV.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Numerous vendors sold empty orange and clear plastic jugs that followers filled to take revered water home.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jugs
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There have also been fewer inmate deaths in Tarrant County than in Dallas and Harris counties, although those county jails have more capacity — 7,552 beds in Dallas County and 10,466 beds in Harris County, the report shows.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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If someone is jailed for any charges and doesn’t have legal immigration status, ICE asks jails to hold them longer than their otherwise release date so federal agents can pick them up.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are a lot of special-edition bottles that come out every year, and most of them change up the packaging but not the actual liquid inside.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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Investigators believe some of the scams are coordinated by inmates inside Georgia prisons with help from people on the outside.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota correctional officials say many people accused of crimes were released directly to ICE by state or county prisons and jails.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Servite baseball team showcased a pair of young pitchers in a 6-1 victory over Canyon in a nonleague game Friday at Canyon High School.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Each team gets a Designated Pitcher Pool, a reserve of up to six pitchers that can be called up after the first round of the WBC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Afwerki routinely imprisons his critics and political opponents and has implemented a policy of indefinite mandatory military and national service for residents, which human-rights watchdogs say amounts to slavery.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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The wave of prison violence is happening despite the deployment of military and police forces in several penitentiaries.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 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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Mix a few drops of one of the oils, two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid, and two cups of water in a spray bottle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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While there are no specific guidelines for cruciferous vegetable consumption, current dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume about 2 to 3 cups of a variety of vegetables per day, including cruciferous vegetables.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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There are these coolers of water and sandwiches and stuff.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Officials displayed rows upon rows of rifles and guns, coolers full of bullets, walkie-talkies and camo uniforms.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Jugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jugs. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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