lugs 1 of 2

plural of lug
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lugs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lug
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as in pulls
to cause to follow by applying steady force on lugged the lawn mower out into the backyard

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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
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
  • The airport has put out green donation bins accepting nonperishable food and personal care items for unpaid federal airport workers, according to a social media post from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
    Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • By law, federal workers are supposed to receive back pay once the shutdown ends, but the White House has attempted to cast doubt on that, NPR's Scott Horsley tells Up First.
    NPR, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This sleek propane fire pit pulls double duty as a stylish table for evening chats, s’mores nights, or crisp morning coffees.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Once the pup is close enough, the officer reaches out and pulls him from underneath the train.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The November 17th already carries considerable weight due to Cena's farewell.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The dukedom of York also carries a dark history, prompting speculation that the title itself may be unlucky, Vanity Fair reported.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These include things like oats, coconut glycerin, and peanut butter in the lumps of coal biscuits, oats, peanut butter and bacon in the bac’n nutty biscuits, and chickpeas, tapioca flour and apples in the brushy sticks.
    Christine Persaud, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Cut into potatoes, and scoop the flesh into a food processor; process until no lumps remain, about 1 minute.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • While Alex is reeling from his discovery, Dwayne attacks him and hauls him away.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • Mirage ferries Noah to the Autobots' rendezvous point, much to Optimus Prime's dismay.
    Rendy Jones August 27, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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