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Recent Examples of rug
There’s even a mayor (played hilariously by George Wallace) who attempts to sweep imminent danger under the rug out of economic self-interest.
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Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
The robot lifts itself over thresholds, avoids rugs while mopping, and hugs corners with an extended pad system.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
With its deep emerald and warm tan palette, this rug adds a pop of color without being overwhelming.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
With aid for Ukraine becoming a political lightning rod, sweeping credible allegations under the rug and pretending there is no problem is not the right move.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 24 July 2025
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Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
The robot lifts itself over thresholds, avoids rugs while mopping, and hugs corners with an extended pad system.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
With its deep emerald and warm tan palette, this rug adds a pop of color without being overwhelming.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
With aid for Ukraine becoming a political lightning rod, sweeping credible allegations under the rug and pretending there is no problem is not the right move.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rug
wig
Noun
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First of all, congratulations on the wig and the beard.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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With her content, costumes, and wigs, Baggett is healing her own inner child, as well as thousands of others.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Rug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rug. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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