1
as in hauled
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
lugged the lawn mower out into the backyard
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in carried
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lugged
But his voodoo streak of good luck finally ran out when ICE lugged him.
—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
The Young family — which included the two parents and their two daughters — lugged their trailer all the way from Pennsylvania to be here.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
Thom Sweeney Pebble Grain Leather Brogue Shoes Thom Sweeney tapped Crockett & Jones to make its brogue, which is distinguished by a pebble grain leather upper and a lightweight Vibram lugged sole.
—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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
Parents and students lugged backpacks and science projects.
—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Art Hains’ legs felt more tired than usual as he lugged radio gear back to the car after calling Missouri State’s near-upset at Arkansas early in the 2022 football season.
—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Majesticks staff members lugged off bags and equipment into trucks as a representative for Poulter and Stenson said the players would not be speaking to the media.
—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
For centuries, humans lugged heavy suitcases.
—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
The Young family — which included the two parents and their two daughters — lugged their trailer all the way from Pennsylvania to be here.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
Thom Sweeney Pebble Grain Leather Brogue Shoes Thom Sweeney tapped Crockett & Jones to make its brogue, which is distinguished by a pebble grain leather upper and a lightweight Vibram lugged sole.
—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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
Parents and students lugged backpacks and science projects.
—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Art Hains’ legs felt more tired than usual as he lugged radio gear back to the car after calling Missouri State’s near-upset at Arkansas early in the 2022 football season.
—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Majesticks staff members lugged off bags and equipment into trucks as a representative for Poulter and Stenson said the players would not be speaking to the media.
—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
For centuries, humans lugged heavy suitcases.
—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lugged
Verb
-
Pigs that were being hauled by the semi could be heard squealing at the scene.
-
The tractor rumbled onward, into the sun, hammering over a divot where a tree had been cut long ago, its stump hauled away.
Verb
-
Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
-
Voters in Makerfield, who have been the focus of international media attention during the five-week campaign, were aware their votes carried unusual weight.
Verb
-
After the network successfully pulled together a motley crew of Real Housewives offspring and their Manhattan socialite friends last year, the gang is back for a second season in the city.
-
Arraez pulled a 1-1 curveball from the Athletics’ Aaron Civale off the top of his right foot and collapsed to the ground in pain.
Verb
-
Kansas City has not had its own municipal jail since 2009, meaning criminals who break city laws are held in police patrol stations, or ferried out to Missouri jails in Johnson County or Vernon County, both more than 50 miles away.
-
These booms—as well as a massive price tag—prompted the 2003 retirement of the only supersonic passenger plane, the Concorde, which ferried passengers starting in 1976.
Verb
-
In that second leadership election, he was roundly defeated by Jeremy Corbyn, a veteran socialist whose victory dragged the party leftwards.
-
As the Bucks dragged their feet on the Antetokounmpo situation, a number of other teams gave up on the season entirely.
Verb
-
Fire officials later said the lifeguard remained awake throughout the ordeal and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
-
Brooks was arrested and transported to the Parker County Jail.
Verb
-
Substitutions brought fresh life to Switzerland's team in the second half, and those subs scored three goals in a matter of minutes — two by Johan Manzambi and one by Rubén Vargas.
-
In December 2024, Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder, weapons and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Cite this Entry
“Lugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lugged. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
