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a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area
get a load of that bald guy's rug—who does he think he's fooling?
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Recent Examples of rugs
In the home category, there are plenty of Black Friday deals to take advantage of, including bedding sets, bath towels, area rugs, and more from Yankee Candle, Bedsure, and Eufy, to name a few.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Area rugs also create distinct spaces within a room.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The items include bed frames, bedding, pillows, white-noise machines, area rugs, desk chairs, TVs and TV mounts.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Despite this, the piece is still thicker than most machine-washable rugs to create a more comfortable and plush surface.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The internet’s superstore is really never short on giftables for the holiday season, but don’t underestimate the best rugs on Amazon.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
With pillows, rugs, blankets, and pet beds, there is truly something for everyone.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Right now, shoppers can save up to 77 percent on vintage area rugs, Le Creuset Dutch ovens, full-length mirrors, and more home products from Amazon, Nordstrom Rack, Walmart, Wayfair, and Macy’s.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Every one of their rugs is made out of at least 200 feet of rope, and their bowls require 40 to 200 feet depending on the size.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Area rugs also create distinct spaces within a room.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The items include bed frames, bedding, pillows, white-noise machines, area rugs, desk chairs, TVs and TV mounts.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Despite this, the piece is still thicker than most machine-washable rugs to create a more comfortable and plush surface.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The internet’s superstore is really never short on giftables for the holiday season, but don’t underestimate the best rugs on Amazon.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
With pillows, rugs, blankets, and pet beds, there is truly something for everyone.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Right now, shoppers can save up to 77 percent on vintage area rugs, Le Creuset Dutch ovens, full-length mirrors, and more home products from Amazon, Nordstrom Rack, Walmart, Wayfair, and Macy’s.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Every one of their rugs is made out of at least 200 feet of rope, and their bowls require 40 to 200 feet depending on the size.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rugs
wigs
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Investigators also believe that Ashlee swapped wigs throughout the trip, changing to a darker wig that is similar in color and style to the one Melodee was seen wearing.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Over the next three days, authorities say Buzzard appeared to swap wigs, trading fake, honey blonde curls for a darker wig closer to the style Melodee was seen in.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Rugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rugs. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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