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
Wayfair’s Way Day sale is back for fall, and one item worth shopping is undoubtedly area rugs — especially while the Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines collection is deeply discounted.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
During that time, make a list of all the things that particular space needs, like cleaning out the closet, swapping out air filters, dusting fan blades, washing the walls, and cleaning the windows and under the rugs.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Draped in orange velvet curtains, layered with vintage rugs and filled with embellished pieces that feel as if they’ve been discovered in another time, the space is designed to create an atmosphere that blurs the line between fashion and fantasy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
These rugs also have anti-slip dots on the bottom to prevent sliding.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Grab a seat on the couch by antique rugs and a faux brick wall, or flip some tarot cards from their collection in a room that appears to have bloodstained walls.
—Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Read on to discover our absolute favorite fireplace accessories, including fire screens, hearth rugs, tongs, log holders, fire starters, fireplace inserts, matches, and more.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 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
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
During that time, make a list of all the things that particular space needs, like cleaning out the closet, swapping out air filters, dusting fan blades, washing the walls, and cleaning the windows and under the rugs.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Draped in orange velvet curtains, layered with vintage rugs and filled with embellished pieces that feel as if they’ve been discovered in another time, the space is designed to create an atmosphere that blurs the line between fashion and fantasy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
These rugs also have anti-slip dots on the bottom to prevent sliding.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Grab a seat on the couch by antique rugs and a faux brick wall, or flip some tarot cards from their collection in a room that appears to have bloodstained walls.
—Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Read on to discover our absolute favorite fireplace accessories, including fire screens, hearth rugs, tongs, log holders, fire starters, fireplace inserts, matches, and more.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rugs
wigs
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Detectives also note that Ashlee is known to wear wigs.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Candles placed inside pumpkins or near flowing costumes can quickly ignite fabric or synthetic wigs, causing burns.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Rugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rugs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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