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as in thug
a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang
just a bunch of mugs with no respect for anyone, not even themselves
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as in face
the front part of the head
she joked about not having to see his ugly mug anymore
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as in scowl
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
an involuntary mug at the revolting sight
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as in sucker
chiefly British
one who is easily deceived or cheated
the cardsharp was always on the lookout for a new mug
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as in idiot
chiefly British
a stupid person
what kind of mug goes out in the rain without his brolly or a mackintosh?
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as in to grimace
to distort one's face
every time their picture was snapped, both children mugged by sticking out their tongues or scrunching up their faces
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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
mugging captured criminals for the police records
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Recent Examples of mug
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
All of the tumblers, mugs and cold cups reflect the 1971 theme of Starbucks' founding (available while supplies last).
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
As a hat tip to its ubiquity, the 2026 festival merch immortalized the theater on t-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs and hats.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
Throwing one of her big bowls or mugs, for example, takes anywhere between five and six minutes on the wheel.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Open Drinks First things first, be mindful as to not leave a cup of water or mug of tea sitting on your nightstand.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
All of the tumblers, mugs and cold cups reflect the 1971 theme of Starbucks' founding (available while supplies last).
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
As a hat tip to its ubiquity, the 2026 festival merch immortalized the theater on t-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs and hats.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
Throwing one of her big bowls or mugs, for example, takes anywhere between five and six minutes on the wheel.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mug
Noun
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Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, and drain pasta.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Head to Andersonville this weekend for its annual Fika Fest, a celebration of a Swedish custom that encourages people to slow down for a cup of coffee and socialize.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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And Davis’s integrity puts him at odds with his longtime fence, Money (Nick Nolte, nice and growly as ever), who responds by enlisting the services of Ormon (Barry Keoghan), a platinum-blond thug on a motorcycle.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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The last major character is Ormon (Barry Keoghan), the thug hired by Nolte’s Money to terrorize his former protégé, and to make sure that any robbery ends with the money in the correct pocket (his).—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ryan is among the many new faces organizations brought in across the league to help either rebuild lagging franchises or get talented ones over the hump.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Manscaped’s ‘Hair Ballad’ Several ads trafficked in revulsion as an attention-getter, none more so than this one for a body shaver featuring various clumps of removed body hair singing with their little hairy mouths.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, while breathing through your mouth, allow the solution to flow in and drain out the opposite nostril before repeating on the other side.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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His fierce disposition in competition — the scowl, the pumping of fists and the guttural yells after big plays — came in stark contrast to his off-court good nature and broad grins.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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She's got a scowl on her face as Marfisee and her students approach.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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Why to Prune Viburnums Viburnums seldom need pruning other than to remove damaged, diseased, and dead branches, or sucker shoots that grow straight up from the roots but don’t flower.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kocher was a grandfather and a sucker for extra hours on the bike trails, Beckley said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Doncic went up and down the court several times, grimacing in pain.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The knee buckled upon his landing and Butler screamed, grimaced and grabbed at his knee while down for a couple of minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Nina Greipel spent tons of hours on the book, including making and photographing each of the 80 recipes inside and interviewing her parents at length.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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In his more than 30-year career, Janner photographed many of the biggest news stories in Austin but his greatest joy is photographing moments in the lives of everyday people.—
Staff Photographer,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Mug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mug. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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