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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
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Avery Sullivan, with whom Morris also plays in the country-rock band Fust, keeps loose time on drums, tapping the snare like someone setting down coffee mugs while Libby Rodenbough scrapes out a few melody lines on her fiddle and colors empty spaces with some ghostly tremolo.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
Made of feldspar porcelain, the mugs are dishwasher and microwave-safe.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The chain, an affordable option for people visiting the area and local high schoolers, was known for its hamburgers and root beer served in iced mugs.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
Take careful stock of single-purpose tools, small appliances, specialty gadgets, and novelty mugs.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Avery Sullivan, with whom Morris also plays in the country-rock band Fust, keeps loose time on drums, tapping the snare like someone setting down coffee mugs while Libby Rodenbough scrapes out a few melody lines on her fiddle and colors empty spaces with some ghostly tremolo.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
Made of feldspar porcelain, the mugs are dishwasher and microwave-safe.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The chain, an affordable option for people visiting the area and local high schoolers, was known for its hamburgers and root beer served in iced mugs.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026
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
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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Rx bars were fanned out on a silver platter, Lean Body shakes dotted the table, cups of Chobani were arranged in a pyramid.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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To help riders, some attractions may offer a storage shelf at the loading station to stow guest's cups or personal items until they are finished riding.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
9 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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The red, white, and green of the Hungarian tricolor, projected onto buildings that surround the square, danced across their faces.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Voters’ familiarity with Harris gives her both a strength and a liability — her name recognition and experience have helped put her at the top of recent national polls, Kousser said, but voters often turn to fresher faces by the time primary elections come around.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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They’re known for opening their mouths to show a white interior as a warning sign.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the 2008–09 financial crisis, the government provided enormous support to large financial institutions but virtually none to small businesses, leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of many such businesses and their employees, and millions of everyday, hard-working Americans.—
Robert Hormats,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 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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Invasive vines like Virginia creeper, English ivy, and buckthorn can strangle trees, for example, and some aggressive trees may spread via underground suckers and roots.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, these specialized mating suckers are densely packed with neural clusters.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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