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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
Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 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
Sticky rubber outsoles and thick lugs provide great traction, and the ripstop uppers are lightweight and breathable.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 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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Some workers, whose programs have alternative funding sources, continue to be paid on time.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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But as of 2025, about 1 in 6 people under age 65 do not have access to this coverage, including many small-business owners and tradespeople, as well as part-time workers and those in the gig economy.—
Christopher Robertson,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Within minutes, the driver pulls back onto the road to haul the feed to an Algoma dairy farm, where livestock will eat it.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unlacquered brass pulls will also bring out the richness in light ochre, and a lightly veined marble or creamy quartz will add softness, keeping the entire palette feeling expansive.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each of the transportation for prostitution charges carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, meaning Combs could technically face up to 20 years, though his actual sentence is expected to be much lighter.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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And momentum is what carries you from one success to the next.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Overwashing, particularly with down and cotton, can weaken the fibers and compress the batting, says Holmes, which can cause lumps and bumps in your once cozy comforter.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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And wait a minute, these are real lumps.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While Alex is reeling from his discovery, Dwayne attacks him and hauls him away.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 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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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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However, one of the reasons the Red Sox were 4-3 losers to the Yankees is that Cora can’t pull a lever that’ll ensure that his players — such as, oh, Ceddanne Rafaela — deliver a sacrifice bunt in a key situation.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The losers will go back to their camps, votes intact, while the winner wins a little something-something.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If the shutdown drags on for more than a few days, a report on inflation scheduled for mid-October could also be delayed.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a letter to agencies last week, the budget office instructed them to prepare for possible layoffs if the impasse drags on.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Lugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lugs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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