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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 grimace
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
Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Hats ranged from $30-40 and jerseys were $60, while coffee mugs were $15.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Offer genuine behind-the-scenes peeks—perhaps the origin of your unique coffee mugs or the inspiration for your food truck's color.
—Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Lots throughout the sale range from an assortment of coffee mugs and vintage cups to commercial-grade coffee grinders and espresso machines, as well as a group of three traditional Mr. Coffee machines.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Hosted by The Potters Bar, this beginner-friendly workshop invites guests to craft a custom rustic ceramic mug from scratch, and no experience is required.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Hats ranged from $30-40 and jerseys were $60, while coffee mugs were $15.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Offer genuine behind-the-scenes peeks—perhaps the origin of your unique coffee mugs or the inspiration for your food truck's color.
—Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Lots throughout the sale range from an assortment of coffee mugs and vintage cups to commercial-grade coffee grinders and espresso machines, as well as a group of three traditional Mr. Coffee machines.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mug
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Bikes The bikes took over the city streets during COVID, When New Yorkers discovered that everything could be delivered, Including a cup of coffee from Starbucks, for some reason.—
Jenny Allen,
New Yorker,
19 June 2025
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Tasting begins at 11 a.m., with $2 sample cups or a $25 Master Ticket for sampling all the chili and voting.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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But throwing out our precious rights and freedoms, and allowing masked, unidentified thugs to roam our streets detaining people at will is absolutely not the answer.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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In an empty warehouse somewhere, McKenna leaves Stabler alone with Vincent Mathis, Emery’s thug.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 June 2025
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But his face was on camera, and law enforcement databases pointed investigators to Abston, the affidavit states.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Post-Showtime era Johnson remained in the fold as the face of the franchise, even if for only a bit longer.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Internet users can't get enough of an adorable cat whose tongue is perpetually hanging out of his mouth due to having so many of his teeth removed.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Right as Elio opens his mouth to respond, the scene cuts, and the credits return.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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Throughout baseball history, such collisions have been met mostly with grimaces and shrugs.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just the luck of the draw, the bouncing balls, and thanks for your services, suckers….—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2025
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Yes, ultimately, Joe fell for the lie, but not like a sucker.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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In the meantime, Claude scrutinized the room, alternately winking and scowling at the residents and care workers within eyeshot before diligently watching the door.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 June 2025
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There’s a noticeable pride Morot takes in touring me around his geek’s paradise: a two-level office crammed with shelves of scowling latex heads, furry creatures and a pair of giant gators overlooking it all.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The prosecution claimed that Read’s taillight, which was photographed after the SUV was taken into police custody, was smashed out when Read allegedly hit O’Keefe.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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The first sequence Hanks voiced was the moment when spectacled bears came down a hill, which was photographed from a drone up above.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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“Mug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mug. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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