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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
Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Inorganic stains such as ink, nail polish, or rings left from glasses and mugs need a chemical cleanser approach to fight discoloration, like a few drops of ammonia mixed with hydrogen peroxide.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Most Christmas markets across Europe serve Glühwein in collectible mugs with the market's logo or shaped like Santa's boot.
—Nicole Werbeck, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
The extra hydration and water vapor from a steaming mug of tea help thin the mucus.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Those who genuinely embrace winter’s chill with roaring fires and cozy mugs of hot chocolate, and those who flee to the tropics the minute the sun starts setting before 5 pm.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Inorganic stains such as ink, nail polish, or rings left from glasses and mugs need a chemical cleanser approach to fight discoloration, like a few drops of ammonia mixed with hydrogen peroxide.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Most Christmas markets across Europe serve Glühwein in collectible mugs with the market's logo or shaped like Santa's boot.
—Nicole Werbeck, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
The extra hydration and water vapor from a steaming mug of tea help thin the mucus.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mug
Noun
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Monograms also look beautiful engraved on silverware or printed on ceramic cups and plates.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with one to two tablespoons of water to create a paste before applying it to the grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Again, Maduro is a socialist thug.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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This is the underworld that Michlewitz and the rest of his thug pals come out of, and will protect at all costs.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But special moments in special seasons bloom when least expected, and Cooper smiled in the face of the impossible.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Baby and Kids' Toys Babies put everything in their mouths, and the dishwasher is a perfect way to keep teething rings and pacifiers clean.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mistora, the mysterious cocktail bar that opened last year in Atlanta’s Piedmont Heights neighborhood, put a bad taste in my mouth before the first dish even touched my table.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Laura Dern’s scowl is one of the great wonders of American movies.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2025
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As Martha, Close wears all-black outfits and a rigid scowl.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As the humpback plunges back below the surface the remoras, also known as sucker fish, return to the whale, sticking their landings with the timing and precision of Olympic gymnasts.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stokes grimaced, bit his collar and headed straight for the dressing room, unable to complete his over.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lakanwal did not appear to have his eyes open during the hearing, seeming to grimace in pain at various points with his covers pulled up to his chin.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Good joined one such trip in winter 2022, where Winslow and the others photographed homeless New Yorkers at night.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Our how to photograph auroras guide can help.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Mug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mug. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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