as in wigs
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
Other items listed in the top 20 product groups responsible for injuries included exercise equipment, cans, basketballs, ladders, desks, rugs and bathtubs.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Better yet, lift the rugs and look.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For more gorgeous pieces from the MacKenzie-Childs sale, check out our top picks below with everything from shimmery vanity trays to vibrant kitchenware, floral rugs, patterned furniture, and wall decor.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Several small area rugs need securing, and safety rails need to be installed in two of the showers.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Several small rugs need securing, and safety rails need to be installed in two of the showers.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Bold geometric motifs, warm earthy hues like ochre, avocado green, and deep browns, plus textured fabrics such as velvet, shag rugs, and macramé wall hangings all add a sense of playfulness and comfort.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Best Wayfair Labor Day Furniture and Decor Deals Take advantage of major deals on investment-worthy furniture and decor like chairs, coffee tables, and area rugs.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Better yet, lift the rugs and look.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For more gorgeous pieces from the MacKenzie-Childs sale, check out our top picks below with everything from shimmery vanity trays to vibrant kitchenware, floral rugs, patterned furniture, and wall decor.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Several small area rugs need securing, and safety rails need to be installed in two of the showers.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Several small rugs need securing, and safety rails need to be installed in two of the showers.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Bold geometric motifs, warm earthy hues like ochre, avocado green, and deep browns, plus textured fabrics such as velvet, shag rugs, and macramé wall hangings all add a sense of playfulness and comfort.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Best Wayfair Labor Day Furniture and Decor Deals Take advantage of major deals on investment-worthy furniture and decor like chairs, coffee tables, and area rugs.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rugs
wigs
Noun
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Sometimes prosthetics are required, or fake teeth, or horribly unflattering wigs.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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But also shirts, wigs, makeup, tumblers, Tumblrs, and hair accessories.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Rugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rugs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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