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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
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Simmer for five minutes, then pour the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a mug.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 13 Feb. 2026
All of the tumblers, mugs and cold cups reflect the 1971 theme of Starbucks' founding (available while supplies last).
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The liquid will feel toasty going down, and a hot mug is excellent for heating cold hands.
—Erin Huffstetler, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
An employee in the bakery was drinking from an open mug.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Simmer for five minutes, then pour the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a mug.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 13 Feb. 2026
All of the tumblers, mugs and cold cups reflect the 1971 theme of Starbucks' founding (available while supplies last).
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The liquid will feel toasty going down, and a hot mug is excellent for heating cold hands.
—Erin Huffstetler, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mug
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As soon as our interview ended, the seven idols disappeared to change outfits for an evening rehearsal, and returned minutes later, slurping down steaming cups of ramyeon.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Line eight 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups and coat with cooking spray.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a season 3 teaser, Peter saves Suraj Sharma's Jay Batra from some thugs at a soccer stadium.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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Foucauld had later left the army to become a Trappist monk and had established himself as a missionary in Tamanrasset, Algeria, in the middle of the Sahara Desert; he was killed there by local thugs in 1916.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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See new places and meet new faces.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The goal was for the GOP to hold onto a narrow House majority in the face of political headwinds that typically favor the party out of power in midterms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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My cat was startled by a loud noise from outside and ran across the apartment with the needle in her mouth.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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My mouth and nose were burning all day, and I was only exposed to minor residue.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite having her arms almost permanently crossed and a scowl on her face, Ivy eventually starts to warm up, especially to her cheerful, horny-as-a-chihuahua cabin-mate Ella (Ruby Stokes, recently seen in Bridgerton and The Burning Girls).—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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His fierce disposition in competition — the scowl, the pumping of fists and the guttural yells after big plays — came in stark contrast to his off-court good nature and broad grins.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Pisces are suckers for anything romantic.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Why to Prune Viburnums Viburnums seldom need pruning other than to remove damaged, diseased, and dead branches, or sucker shoots that grow straight up from the roots but don’t flower.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fully aware of how costly the mistake was, Glenn couldn’t hide her disappointment immediately after hitting her final pose, grimacing and trying to hold back her emotions.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Poulin stayed down on the ice for a moment, grimacing, and eventually skated back to the bench, putting minimal weight on her right leg.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton and Joe Keery were among the guests who were photographed walking to the couple's wedding reception, according to the photos published by People.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade have been in an on-and-off relationship since December 2021, after they were photographed on a date in Los Angeles.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Mug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mug. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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