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 With pillows, rugs, blankets, and pet beds, there is truly something for everyone. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Featuring a variety of decor including rugs, pillows, pet beds, and blankets in several styles—the hard part is choosing what to buy. 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 Every one of their rugs is made out of at least 200 feet of rope, and their bowls require 40 to 200 feet depending on the size. Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024 Curated by Hara, CEO of Nippon Design Center, the exhibition includes a variety of structures and materials—from cushions, rugs, and ramps to benches, yarn and mirrors. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 For instance, each room features rugs made primarily from recycled plastic bottles. Megan Dubois, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Creaking floorboards link each room, with the corridors lined with window seats, wooden benches and Moroccan-style rugs. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 Using shower bars or shower seats, non-slip mats, avoiding rolling chairs and loose rugs, and wearing supportive footwear are all helpful. Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Contestants age 21 and older can dress like Buddy, which typically is a green elf jacket, yellow tights, an elf hat, curly-toed shoes and other Buddy-like accessories including wigs and props.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The brand, which develops lace front wigs that go up to $1,600, has grown to become a leading name in wigs and extensions, namely among the Black entertainment community.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Rugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rugs. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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