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as in lump
a big clumsy often slow-witted person
get off of my feet, you big lug!
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as in little man
an average or ordinary man
the billionaire industrialist was totally clueless about the concerns of the blue-collar lugs that worked for him
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as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another
I don't understand why he's always lugging all of his books around when his locker is right over there
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Recent Examples of lug
Emily Weaver, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The bezel and signature asymmetric lugs are set with 4.736 carats of diamonds.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Molly Higgins, WIRED, 3 Feb. 2025
Instead of lugging a bucket and a mop, try investing in a steam mop.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This Ugg style has 2.75-inch lug soles, along with rear pull tabs that make slipping in and out effortless.
Koolaburra by Ugg Kelissa Short Boot
If the fear of overheating has kept you from purchasing a pair of fuzzy boots, this Koolaburra by Ugg style may be the answer.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The bezel and signature asymmetric lugs are set with 4.736 carats of diamonds.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
Just lug the bed-in-a-box inside, crack the cardboard, slash open the plastic wrap, and watch the mattress spring into shape.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 3 Feb. 2025
Instead of lugging a bucket and a mop, try investing in a steam mop.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lug
Noun
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While less consequential for than last year’s clothing controversy involving the apparel brands Nike and Fanatics—which affected jerseys worn by players—New Era’s apparent misstep is another example of MLB’s brand taking lumps because of design decisions made outside of its purview.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The puck broke Ray’s glasses and left a massive lump on his head, but Ray didn’t miss a second of game action.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Properties in special flood hazard areas, for example, will often be required to carry flood insurance.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Simpson, 90, isn’t worthy of carrying their luggage — not theirs, not anyone else’s on the list.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The hulk of metal moved silently through space, high above the blue Earth.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Having boy hulk Matthew Knies at the net front, to retrieve pucks and be a pain for the defence, is one positive step that’s been working.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The man, identified anonymously as John Doe, filed the complaint on Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Detective Filter’s department was involved in the recent identification of Pecan Valley John Doe — whose body had been found in December 2010 — as missing Tennessee State University student, Marcus Rutledge, who had been missing since June 1998.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But, again, not necessarily with the need to sweep the previous area under some rug to be hauled away with the remaining remnants of Miami Arena.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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The crew of the Groningen, along with a U.S. Coast Guard crew embedded on the ship, intercepted a speed boat with five people on board, and hauling about 6,220 pounds of cocaine, according to the agency.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Cleanup spanned over the course of many years and at its peak, over 410 trucks were transporting debris to landfills every day.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Brozek sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for evaluation, state police said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mushers gather at trailheads and parking lots for long weekends of racing, with world-champion sprinters (often huge, muscular pointers with legs a mile long) competing alongside teams of purebred Siberians and assorted mutts.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside Online,
18 Feb. 2025
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The British Ministry of Defence's answer is using the mechanical mutts to make detecting and defusing bombs safer and more efficient.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Lug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lug. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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