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
Without sofas, curtains, or rugs to soften things, your color palette has nowhere to hide.
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Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
Elsewhere, fibers are spun into thread, dyed, bleached, and rewoven into rugs, carpets and blankets.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Moving chairs, rugs, children's toys, etc.
—Joe Salas
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
The right pet hair remover or lint roller for pet hair keeps your clothes fur-free — not to mention other fabrics, such as couches, bed sheets and rugs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The best area rugs bring a transformative element to your space—no expensive remodel or challenging DIY project required.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Zero George doesn’t clobber you over the head with history (no 19th-century portraits, chunky mahogany heirlooms, or oriental rugs).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Like many wool rugs, this one may shed at first, according to shoppers and the brand, but regular vacuuming should resolve it within a few months.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Fake plants and outdoor rugs tend to look worn and sun-bleached very quickly.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
Elsewhere, fibers are spun into thread, dyed, bleached, and rewoven into rugs, carpets and blankets.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Moving chairs, rugs, children's toys, etc.
—Joe Salas
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
The right pet hair remover or lint roller for pet hair keeps your clothes fur-free — not to mention other fabrics, such as couches, bed sheets and rugs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The best area rugs bring a transformative element to your space—no expensive remodel or challenging DIY project required.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Zero George doesn’t clobber you over the head with history (no 19th-century portraits, chunky mahogany heirlooms, or oriental rugs).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Like many wool rugs, this one may shed at first, according to shoppers and the brand, but regular vacuuming should resolve it within a few months.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Fake plants and outdoor rugs tend to look worn and sun-bleached very quickly.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rugs
wigs
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Cast members Veronika Slowikowska, 30, and Chloe Fineman, 37, played Earle and Cooper, respectively, both wearing long blonde wigs and black tops.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Plastic trinkets and graffiti, television sets and bumper stickers, road signs and wigs—many might describe these items as disposable culture, signs of America’s crass habit of regarding anything as art.—
Hua Hsu,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Rugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rugs. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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