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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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
The main change was a steel ramp machined into the weapon’s slide and the reinforcement of a preexisting lug intended to prevent the fitting of a switch.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 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
The lugs and crown guards are decorated with yet more diamonds.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
The main change was a steel ramp machined into the weapon’s slide and the reinforcement of a preexisting lug intended to prevent the fitting of a switch.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 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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The one exception is cocoa powder; those lumps need to be broken up.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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To fix this, the new recommendations include paying states a lump-sum immediately after a disaster strikes, instead of reimbursing them later for disaster costs.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
7 May 2026
Verb
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When Evans scored a short-handed goal off the rush, Ruff pulled Lyon for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Junior Aimee Colson led the Raiders in sacksand total flag pulls this season while senior RonNeisha Thomas led in interceptions.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 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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The launch vehicle—made up of SpaceX’s Super Heavy Version 3 (V3) booster and Starship—stands some 124 meters tall and is designed to haul up to 150 metric of cargo into space in its fully reusable configuration.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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Dragon is the only ISS resupply ship that can haul material down to Earth.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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One of the women was transported to the hospital for injuries related to cold exposure, while authorities began to search the lake.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The Brevard County Communications Department told PEOPLE that the 11 people rescued and flown by helicopter to Melbourne International Airport were transported to area trauma centers.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
13 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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Much of the rising interest is tied to claims that these mixed pooches possess more desirable aspects than many purebreeds or mutts.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Lug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lug. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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