as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
a retired pug with battered ears and swollen knuckles
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Recent Examples of pug
This frenzy unfolded into a succession of rings, like craps tables at a casino, in which breed competitions were taking place simultaneously—churning packs of basenjis, salukis, Xoloitzcuintlis, whippets, shih tzus, rat terriers, malamutes, and pugs.
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Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
On January 30, French influencer Cyril Schreiner announced that his famous pug had been abducted from his home in Sarthe, a rural and densely wooded region of northwest France.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
The team then compared the 14 breeds to pugs, French bulldogs, and bulldogs.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
According to MetLife, the most popular dog breed in Arizona is the pug, keeping the trend of Arizonans loving little dogs.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
On January 30, French influencer Cyril Schreiner announced that his famous pug had been abducted from his home in Sarthe, a rural and densely wooded region of northwest France.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
The team then compared the 14 breeds to pugs, French bulldogs, and bulldogs.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
According to MetLife, the most popular dog breed in Arizona is the pug, keeping the trend of Arizonans loving little dogs.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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The event was organized by MVP, co-owned by influencer and boxer Jake Paul and businessman Nakisa Bridarian.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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While battling postpartum depression and addiction, Panettiere gave full custody of daughter, Kaya, to her father, Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Larson is already framing the battle as a fighter with a background in public schools and public housing versus an Ivy League graduate and Rhodes Scholar who grew up in Greenwich – one of the richest towns in the nation.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Cole Young, a MMA fighter and the last living descendant of the legendary warrior Hanzo Hasashi, was introduced as the would-be savior of Earthrealm.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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“Pug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pug. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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