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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The coffeehouse giant has rolled out the new drinks, which take inspiration from the Honeydukes sweet shop in the Potterverse as well as mugs representing each Hogwarts house, in its Asia-Pacific markets.
—Chad Murphy, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Nobody’s making mugs about ChatGPT yet.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
The new drinks take inspiration from the Honeydukes sweet shop from the books, as well as mugs and cups themed around the series.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 25 Mar. 2026
The coffeehouse giant has rolled out the new drinks, which take inspiration from the Honeydukes sweet shop in the Potterverse as well as mugs representing each Hogwarts house, in its Asia-Pacific markets.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2026
Three American flag mugs sat on the table between the three men.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Kelcie’s sets of dishes, mugs, pitchers, jars, and a variety of other useful items could be for sale in the finest of shops anywhere in the country.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
For example, a former Goodwill employee revealed that her store was so overrun with mugs that the overstock ended up in a trash compactor.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
Its drip tray is also removable to accommodate tall travel mugs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The coffeehouse giant has rolled out the new drinks, which take inspiration from the Honeydukes sweet shop in the Potterverse as well as mugs representing each Hogwarts house, in its Asia-Pacific markets.
—Chad Murphy, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Nobody’s making mugs about ChatGPT yet.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
The new drinks take inspiration from the Honeydukes sweet shop from the books, as well as mugs and cups themed around the series.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 25 Mar. 2026
The coffeehouse giant has rolled out the new drinks, which take inspiration from the Honeydukes sweet shop in the Potterverse as well as mugs representing each Hogwarts house, in its Asia-Pacific markets.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2026
Three American flag mugs sat on the table between the three men.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Kelcie’s sets of dishes, mugs, pitchers, jars, and a variety of other useful items could be for sale in the finest of shops anywhere in the country.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
For example, a former Goodwill employee revealed that her store was so overrun with mugs that the overstock ended up in a trash compactor.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 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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Much of the strategy has centered on improving the customer experience, from making its cafes cozier to requiring baristas to write messages on cups.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Goodles has also launched trendier flavors and expanded into single-serve cups.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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No government masked thugs shooting down our neighbors in the streets.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
29 Mar. 2026
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All in our faces, the children say.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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All other Heat players are listed as available for Saturday, other than Terry Rozier, who remains on NBA leave as faces federal charges in the wake of the FBI gambling investigation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Misguidedly shoving as many Peeps as possible into our mouths.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2026
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In all instances, people are often oblivious about the state of their mouths.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
28 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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One of the largest suckers in North America, the Razorback Sucker can grow up to three feet long.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This is done by removing suckers early for several weeks after transplanting.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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What sets Brule apart from fellow idiots in similar setups like Borat or Philomena Cunk is Reilly’s ability to present Brule with deep pathos and a sense of mystery, offering glimpses into a dark backstory, all made unsettling by the show’s analog-horror aesthetic.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 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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Chee grimaces in pain from his ghost sickness wounds, and Manuelito notices.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Mugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugs. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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