Synonyms of lugging

lugging

verb

present participle of lug

1

as in hauling

to cause to follow by applying steady force on

lugged the lawn mower out into the backyard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hauling
• pulling
• dragging
• tugging
• towing
• carrying
• drawing
• heaving
• haling
• attracting
• yanking
• moving
• transporting
• jerking
• conveying
• ferrying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pushing
• driving
• propelling
• shoving
• thrusting

2

as in carrying

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

• carrying
• hauling
• transporting
• ferrying
• bringing
• sending
• packing
• carting
• toting
• conveying
• delivering
• taking
• bearing
• transferring
• shipping
• transmitting
• moving
• removing
• forwarding
• shifting
• fetching
• handing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lugging

Accounting is not a very physical job, but tell that to the KPMG gnomes who just spent weeks lugging around gold bars in a secret Swiss cavern. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Trying to hike with one of these turbines usually meant lugging around heavy mounting poles and complex external charge controllers. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026

No more lugging the entire stand-up vacuum up each individual step! — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026

Its bed and cabin space were also perfect for lugging camping gear from New Jersey to Pennsylvania and back. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 July 2026

So why go out and beat yourself up, lugging a bunch of instruments around with other guys? — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

The transit agency wants proposals for fare gate improvements that could not only deter turnstile-hoppers, but also improve accessibility for riders with disabilities or people lugging suitcases and strollers onto the transit system. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

The book also flashes back two hundred years to young Moose Spahr, who makes the dangerous and arduous trek to the land his family will live on, lugging the piano required in exchange for the deed. — Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

Its chief commercial officer, Bryan Terzi, said part of the company's appeal is a luxury camping experience just a quick drive from home — no buying or lugging tents, grills and other camping gear. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 2 July 2026