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as in lump
a big clumsy often slow-witted person
get off of my feet, you big lug!
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as in little man
an average or ordinary man
the billionaire industrialist was totally clueless about the concerns of the blue-collar lugs that worked for him
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as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another
I don't understand why he's always lugging all of his books around when his locker is right over there
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Recent Examples of lug
ABC News, 8 May 2026
There are two tire changers, front side and rear side, who use air wrenches to loosen the single lug nut on the old tires and tighten the lug on the new tires.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Large, tall tents that can fit chairs and other furniture are, of course, one readily available solution, but those who prioritize tents that are lightweight, easy to transport and quick to set up won't want to lug such large shelters around.
—New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
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Noun
On affected vehicles, Tesla will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts with more durable ones at no cost to vehicle owners.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
There are two tire changers, front side and rear side, who use air wrenches to loosen the single lug nut on the old tires and tighten the lug on the new tires.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Whale of a Tale Kennedy’s oldest daughter, Kick Kennedy, once told Town & Country that in the 1990s, her father lugged home the head of a whale carcass that had washed up on the beach on Hyannis Port’s Squaw Island.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Large, tall tents that can fit chairs and other furniture are, of course, one readily available solution, but those who prioritize tents that are lightweight, easy to transport and quick to set up won't want to lug such large shelters around.
—New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lug
Noun
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Adding the grits to the pot slowly while stirring is key to the dish's creaminess and no lumps.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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But if the gland expands or droops, which is common with age, a portion of it can escape those confines, bulging out below the jawbone and appearing as a lump in the neck.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
Verb
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These Ewedoos trousers are for anyone who wants to look pulled together without dealing with stiff waistbands or restrictive fabrics.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The other girl’s hair was pulled.—
Debra Newman Kamin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The outbreak linked to the MV Hondius began after the Dutch cruise ship, carrying 147 passengers and crew members, departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Knicks’ wings have carried their defense throughout this playoff run.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In its place rose the grandiose Palace of the Parliament—a neoclassical hulk that is the second-largest administrative building in the world, surpassed only by the Pentagon.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Known for his muscular build and hulk-like roles in Hollywood as much as his political record, perhaps even more so, Schwarzenegger is an icon in the bodybuilding universe.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jason Statham’s Bourne style action pic John Doe is said to include a nice twist and is in the $80M range.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Shopping is as much about browsing as buying, with Fisher noting favorites like The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, John Doe Records, Magic Hill Mercantile, Clove & Creek, and the ever-popular Antique Warehouse.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Beshey hauled him to the front yard, having to set him down once because of his bulk.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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The film eliminated even a gesture toward a plot while showing solitary nonprofessional and real-life ranch-hand Misael Saavedra chopping and hauling logs in the Argentinian hinterlands (in actuality, Alonso’s family’s ranch).—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Both were extricated by the Ottumwa Fire Department and ORMICS personnel and transported to the Ottumwa Regional Health Center.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Upon arriving by a luxe eight-passenger jet from Honolulu via Lanai Air, you'll be greeted by a hotel representative in a private luxury Sprinter, or a Tesla with falcon wing doors, and transported about 20 minutes south to the oceanfront resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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But in Croisette conversations about potential runners, riders and rovers, one mutt kept wagging its tail.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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For starters, there are the cost savings of getting one of these not-so-in-demand mutts.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Lug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lug. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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