pugs

plural of pug

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Recent Examples of pugs Many of these breeds, like bulldogs, French bulldogs, pugs, shih tzus, Pekingese, and Japanese chin, are well-suited to shorter walks and indoor play and are prone to overheating, so their activity should be adjusted accordingly. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025 French bulldogs, pugs, and other short-nosed dog breeds have had a grip on dog lovers for years now. Laura Baisas Aug 6, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pugs
Noun
  • Akin to two boxers with weak chins slugging it out, Villa wanted to land another blow.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • There are millions of boxing fans that will now be able to watch competitive fights with up-and-coming boxers as well as the biggest stars in the sport.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There’s the feeling that this is all just another day at the office, albeit one with enormous gladiators wandering around in the background.
    Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Now a protector of animals and a champion of the downtrodden, Sonja runs afoul of the tyrant Draygan (Robert Sheehan) and ends up enslaved alongside other gladiators for sport, ultimately leading a revolt alongside her new compatriots.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The Thrilla in Manila between the two fighters stands as a testament to each of their enduring legacies of perseverance.
    Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Whether Hamas chooses this route will likely depend on whether its political leaders, mostly in Turkey and Qatar, hold sway over its fighters on the ground.
    Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Pugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pugs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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