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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
Gabrielle Fonrouge,annie Palmer,frank Holland, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Read on to learn how to keep water from pooling on the bottom of your coffee mugs in the dishwasher.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Gift options include houseplants from Mahonia and themed mugs from Darling State of Mind.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
As 39% of the United Kingdom populace struggles to heat their homes, Edelstyn and Powell huddle under blankets themselves, trying vainly to warm up with endless mugs of tea.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
East Fork gained a passionate following for its signature mugs sometime around 2019, but the brand has been producing ceramic dinnerware in North Carolina since founder Alex Matisse (yes, the great-grandchild of that Matisse) started the business in 2010.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Perry, wearing her signature top hat, mugs for the camera before Lopez swaggers in from behind on a swivel chair.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Click here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards and more.
—Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Most travelers imagine fall as pumpkin patches, golden leaves, and sweet mugs of apple cider.
—Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Unlike some of its competitors, the bulk of Target’s revenue comes from the kinds of products that are nice to have, but not necessary, such as holiday mugs, trendy sweaters and home decor.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,annie Palmer,frank Holland, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Read on to learn how to keep water from pooling on the bottom of your coffee mugs in the dishwasher.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Gift options include houseplants from Mahonia and themed mugs from Darling State of Mind.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
As 39% of the United Kingdom populace struggles to heat their homes, Edelstyn and Powell huddle under blankets themselves, trying vainly to warm up with endless mugs of tea.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
East Fork gained a passionate following for its signature mugs sometime around 2019, but the brand has been producing ceramic dinnerware in North Carolina since founder Alex Matisse (yes, the great-grandchild of that Matisse) started the business in 2010.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Perry, wearing her signature top hat, mugs for the camera before Lopez swaggers in from behind on a swivel chair.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Click here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards and more.
—Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Most travelers imagine fall as pumpkin patches, golden leaves, and sweet mugs of apple cider.
—Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mugs
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In one study, one or two additional cups of coffee daily doubled the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, or stroke in coffee drinkers with stage 2 and 3 hypertension.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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That includes seasonal drinks such as Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte – and new this year, special Hello Kitty merchandise including hot and cold cups and a special-edition Hello Kitty plush doll.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Of course, Sarah and her mom continue to believe that God is on their side, even after the family home is attacked by oil company thugs and a reliable ally winds up on the wrong end of a shotgun.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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In The Big Lebowski, thugs mistake the titular slacker (Bridges) for the wealthy Jeffrey Lebowski, sending him on a wild investigation with his pal Walter (John Goodman) into a ransom plot involving Lebowski’s young wife (Tara Reid).—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images Rain Saturday evening at Camp Randall Stadium blurred the cardinal lights and the faces that had grown familiar with disappointment.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Our souls slide from our mouths and escape down the street.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That’s the evidence of the markets, and of long-term investors putting their money where their mouths are.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
6 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
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The same applies to suckers that a young tree may develop; they can be removed at any time.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Noah's sister-in-law Esther (Jackie Tohn), the Jewish character portrayed most insultingly last year, has thankfully been softened and refined, and has somehow become the lone voice of reason amongst a group of immature idiots.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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To be funny while playing a character who’s sweet and endearing (even when calling his friends idiots) is a skill, and Bad Bunny has it.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
5 Oct. 2025
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Catherine Leroy photographs her jump in operation, in February, 1967.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Like the Red Ring goons at the bar, villains all over the city are more juiced up than ever, made stronger by enhancements provided by Shroud.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Plus, there's plenty of new heroes and villains to root for and against.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Mugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugs. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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