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as in cups
a round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking
a coffee mug
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as in thugs
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 faces
the front part of the head
she joked about not having to see his ugly mug anymore
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as in scowls
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
an involuntary mug at the revolting sight
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as in suckers
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 idiots
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 grimaces
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 photographs
to take a photograph of
mugging captured criminals for the police records
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Recent Examples of mugs
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Shopping editor Audrey Lee was drawn to the avant-garde shape of these angular mugs.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Wilder’s niche is acrylic paintings and coffee mugs, and occasional wine barrel art.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Starbucks merchandise The coffeeshop chain has new seasonal merchandise collections, including tumblers, cold cups and mugs.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
Yeti, longtime maker of hard-sided coolers, insulated mugs, and expensive buckets, is now officially in the backpack game.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Plus, don't miss customizable beaded bracelets, dog mugs, lip gloss and more.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Seasonal items, such as Christmas decor or Easter eggs and bunnies, are popular along with a wide variety of plates, mugs, figurines and garden pottery.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
If mornings revolve around coffee, carve out a small beverage station with mugs, beans, and your machine in one tidy area.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
Go for steaming mugs of coffee and omelets with crisp hashbrowns at breakfast, or bite into a juicy burger, Reuben sandwich, tuna melt or turkey club at lunch.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Shopping editor Audrey Lee was drawn to the avant-garde shape of these angular mugs.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Wilder’s niche is acrylic paintings and coffee mugs, and occasional wine barrel art.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Starbucks merchandise The coffeeshop chain has new seasonal merchandise collections, including tumblers, cold cups and mugs.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
Yeti, longtime maker of hard-sided coolers, insulated mugs, and expensive buckets, is now officially in the backpack game.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Plus, don't miss customizable beaded bracelets, dog mugs, lip gloss and more.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Seasonal items, such as Christmas decor or Easter eggs and bunnies, are popular along with a wide variety of plates, mugs, figurines and garden pottery.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
If mornings revolve around coffee, carve out a small beverage station with mugs, beans, and your machine in one tidy area.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
The video never provides an answer for this question, even as Kennedy plays pickleball, then mugs for the camera, then soaks in a Jacuzzi with a glass of milk, all while still in jeans.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mugs
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The Will County Health Department is collecting menstrual hygiene products, including menstrual pads, tampons, pantyliners, period underwear and menstrual cups in all sizes, through the end of the month at several area locations.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The centerpiece is, of course, the melee/dance-off between the ensemble in white tutus and the violent thugs, toe blade and all.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Democrats, though, have no problems releasing all these bloodthirsty thugs back into the neighborhood.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Tears streamed from the faces of many audience members, from the opening credits to the closing slate, a testament to the emotion elicited by Wilson’s persona.—
Ian Dille,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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With six new faces already set to join the roster, GM Dan Morgan, football operations exec Brandt Tilis and head coach Dave Canales will need to keep tinkering with their roster ahead of April’s NFL Draft.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Also, keep it out of eyes, noses, and mouths.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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After Saturday’s win against Brazil, Zach Dezenzo bemoaned that some teammates burned their mouths during the espresso shot celebration.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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One of the series’ most creative elements is the variety of scowls Graham deploys while arguing with Hezekiah, Mary, or his younger brother, Treacle (James Nelson-Joyce), a pragmatic family man who represents everything Sugar’s life could have been if he weren’t filled with so much self-loathing.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Clip away suckers or small sprouts that are growing from the base of the tree.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hindsight, alas, is for suckers and columnists.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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One gets the sense, reading DuBois, that Stanton’s fervor for political action stemmed from a dread of being governed by idiots.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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These people are idiots; who would fall for this?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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For visitors who want to experience a side of Miami beyond the beach — and who appreciate a dining atmosphere that’s romantic, intimate, and richly textured — La Grande Boucherie is a standout choice that photographs beautifully and feels completely transporting.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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The controversy centers around Lifetouch, a company that photographs millions of students nationwide each year.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Mugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugs. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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