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
In the home category, there are plenty of 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, 16 Sep. 2025
Some of the items included three types of ZOA plushes – keyring, medium, and XL, an A&NE plush keyring, ZOA and A&NE rugs, plates, stickers, a scarf, and a reusable tote bag.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Amazon’s having an end-of-season home sale, which is currently chock-full of outlet discounts on gorgeous area rugs that add color, warmth, and texture to your space.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Other items listed in the top 20 product groups responsible for injuries included exercise equipment, cans, basketballs, ladders, desks, rugs and bathtubs.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Better yet, lift the rugs and look.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Some of the items included three types of ZOA plushes – keyring, medium, and XL, an A&NE plush keyring, ZOA and A&NE rugs, plates, stickers, a scarf, and a reusable tote bag.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Amazon’s having an end-of-season home sale, which is currently chock-full of outlet discounts on gorgeous area rugs that add color, warmth, and texture to your space.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Other items listed in the top 20 product groups responsible for injuries included exercise equipment, cans, basketballs, ladders, desks, rugs and bathtubs.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Better yet, lift the rugs and look.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rugs
wigs
Noun
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Trick-or-treaters and other participants don outfits, wigs and accessories to show off their disguises for the event.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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On Fan Appreciation Night, pink wigs were handed out to the Lynx faithful in honor of the StudBudz duo of Hiedeman and Courtney Williams.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Rugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rugs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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