rugs

plural of rug, slang
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 Our staffers have spent years testing wool rugs in their personal spaces, from low-key flatweaves to groovy shag piles, and picked up plenty of insights on styling and maintaining them along the way. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026 Everything else in the room, from sofas and rugs to shelves and tables, sits between the speaker and the listener, creating an experience that is functional but inherently limited. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 From decorative rugs and pillows to throws and wreaths, the options are endless for easy and inexpensive ways to transform your space. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 As appointed by production designer Valeria De Felice, the workspace is a literary dreamscape, lined with Persian rugs and bookcases displaying a rainbow of magazine spines. — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 Viscose Rugs Jones encounters many homeowners with viscose rugs but is determined that her clients do not go the route of this material. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026 Closer by in Amenia, pop into Tent to be tempted by ceramics and rugs, and get midday pastries at Peggy’s, a sweet little bakery in the center of town. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 The vibe is all about rich textiles when creating a witch-worthy home, so think cozy throws, lush rugs and velvet curtains when shopping for pieces that add texture to your space. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Its auto-empty dock holds weeks of debris without manual intervention, while intelligent carpet detection automatically lifts the mop pad to keep rugs dry. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rugs
wigs
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  • To pull it off, many celebrities today wear wigs that maximize its volume to the fullest.
    — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Hiding Reinhart’s naturally thick hair under the wigs required multiple steps and lots of pulling.
    — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Rugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rugs. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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