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as in hulks
a big clumsy often slow-witted person
get off of my feet, you big lug!
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as in workers
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 carries
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 lugs
Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Based on the Moonwatch legend, the 42 mm case with classic lyre lugs looks remarkably similar to its ’60s namesake, while the manual wind Co-axial 3861 caliber would do a more accurate job of timing booster rockets.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Words in 10 different languages appear in the original outsole pattern, which can still be seen beneath the lugs, and the circular Jumpman badge on the heel is modeled after Japan’s Rising Sun flag, which would later go on to inspire the sweeping lines of the Air Jordan 12 as well.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
The 4mm lugs give decent traction, and the sock-like collar keeps debris out.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Based on the Moonwatch legend, the 42 mm case with classic lyre lugs looks remarkably similar to its ’60s namesake, while the manual wind Co-axial 3861 caliber would do a more accurate job of timing booster rockets.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Words in 10 different languages appear in the original outsole pattern, which can still be seen beneath the lugs, and the circular Jumpman badge on the heel is modeled after Japan’s Rising Sun flag, which would later go on to inspire the sweeping lines of the Air Jordan 12 as well.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lugs
Noun
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The hub employs thousands of workers, has 300 daily flights and sorts more than 400,000 packages an hour.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Liebman says Gen Z and young millennial workers are also returning to the city for proximity to opportunity.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gold pulls Alté maven Cruel Santino, Nigerian pop star Davido, and Zimbabwean-Australian rapper Tkay Maidza across two songs that embrace the spirit of South African house music.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Whether Grier pulls the trigger on a trade will likely depend on what’s offered, and for who.—
Omar Kelly
Updated October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The only thing that carries any water is making up something to attack Gretchen.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Freedom of speech carries a responsibility to exercise it in a manner that respects the safety and rights of others.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He is viewed as a superb talent and a very coachable player, which leads to thinking that he will be better served by staying in Pittsburgh, working with the NHL staff and taking his lumps.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Gradually whisk in warm chicken stock until no lumps remain; stir in andouille sausage, okra, and bay leaf.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Over four decades after making his screen debut, the fuzzy little squeaker continues to melt hearts and inspire new generations of adorable little guys.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Neil Jordan’s underrated romance, Farrell plays Syracuse, a fisherman and divorced dad who one day hauls up a mysterious woman out of the water.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The fanciest, most famous restaurants are still doing mostly table service, but just about every other establishment has been conscripted into the army that ferries hot food out of professional kitchens and into American mouths 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mirage ferries Noah to the Autobots' rendezvous point, much to Optimus Prime's dismay.—
Rendy Jones August 27,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The losers in this round are Toby and our not-so-perfect Tom, who struggles the entire episode, which is strange for a man who is that good-looking.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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And this time, unlike last year with the Steelers, his team walked away losers.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Lugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lugs. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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