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as in thug
a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang
just a bunch of mugs with no respect for anyone, not even themselves
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as in face
the front part of the head
she joked about not having to see his ugly mug anymore
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as in scowl
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
an involuntary mug at the revolting sight
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as in sucker
chiefly British
one who is easily deceived or cheated
the cardsharp was always on the lookout for a new mug
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as in idiot
chiefly British
a stupid person
what kind of mug goes out in the rain without his brolly or a mackintosh?
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as in to grimace
to distort one's face
every time their picture was snapped, both children mugged by sticking out their tongues or scrunching up their faces
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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
mugging captured criminals for the police records
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Recent Examples of mug
Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Traditional organization says all your mugs go together, all your utensils go together and all your appliances live in one corner.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
The mug collection that’s slowly eating your cabinet?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Consider open shelving for go-to plates, bowls and mugs.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
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Noun
This bag should include a few days of clothing, toiletries, and comfort items like coffee, tea, and your favorite mug or water bottle.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Traditional organization says all your mugs go together, all your utensils go together and all your appliances live in one corner.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
The mug collection that’s slowly eating your cabinet?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Consider open shelving for go-to plates, bowls and mugs.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mug
Noun
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Recipe information Whisk ⅓ cup white miso and 1 cup water in a medium pot until miso is dissolved.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The dining room table, where the sisters wrote, is strewn with manuscripts, quill pens and tea cups; a bonnet and shawl bedeck a chair in the small kitchen.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Cabello, once Maduro's chief thug, can now be seen sitting across from high level Trump officials in meetings discussing business deals.—
Margaret Brennan,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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He’s beaten by thugs with a crowbar for an unfortunate outburst, exploited by neighbors in the council estate and arrested, all because people don’t understand Tourette syndrome.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every new face who shows up to the Broncos’ rookie minicamp has their own approach to pre-draft conditioning, leaving them in various stages of physical readiness for a three-day intensive weekend of football.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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That’s particularly noteworthy with sloths, with faces configured in a permanently benevolent expression.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Mushrooms muscle in for beef in a potent faux Bolognese; the hefty hempseed burger, crispy without and juicy within, is too tall to fit your mouth; and every piece of lettuce is flawless.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Simonis places a morsel on his tongue and then breathes in through his mouth and out through his nose to heighten his perception of the chocolate's aroma and taste.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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So just sit and smile, a departure from a career built on scowl.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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This means a scowl is relatively likely to be an expression of anger.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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The flies are blood-suckers, like mosquitos, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Brunson is a sucker for learning, a sucker for details.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The Avs’ star defender quickly grimaced, dropped his stick and appeared to grab his right shoulder in agony.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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Anthony appeared to tweak his hand after checking his swing during his first-inning at bat, grimacing and flexing his hand after pulling up three quarters of the way through his follow through.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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The world only caught wind of Wilson and Adebayo’s coupledom when they were photographed together between their his-and-hers gold-medal runs at the 2024 Paris Olympics.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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Sports Illustrated named Earle, Tiffany Haddish, Hilary Duff and Nicole Williams English as the issue’s cover stars, with Earle photographed by Ruven Afanador in Botswana.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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“Mug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mug. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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