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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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Or will the Carolina faithful clink their frothy skate mugs in celebration?
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The items were mugs featuring cartoon drawings, with common Iranian names such as Fatemeh and Maryam, some of which happened to be names of religious figures.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
If your beloved Ole Miss or Waffle House mug has sprouted a shadow thanks to years of coffee and tea drinking, don’t fret.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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Noun
The mug shot, however, had nothing to do with any current criminal investigations, which didn’t exist anyway — the photo came from a misdemeanor reckless driving arrest 23 years earlier.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Or will the Carolina faithful clink their frothy skate mugs in celebration?
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The items were mugs featuring cartoon drawings, with common Iranian names such as Fatemeh and Maryam, some of which happened to be names of religious figures.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
If your beloved Ole Miss or Waffle House mug has sprouted a shadow thanks to years of coffee and tea drinking, don’t fret.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mug
Noun
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Add 3 cups salted pita chips and mix gently to incorporate.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
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The actions of these thugs, who should be imprisoned for a long while, is the cause of denying real Knicks fans the chance to watch the game communally.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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People have committed suicide because a bunch of thugs went after them.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Beyond live match broadcasts on four massive screens, the festival features an 8,000-capacity amphitheater, concerts, cultural programming tied to matches of the day, food booths, family-friendly games, mini soccer pitches, face-painting and interactive activations.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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In the face of accomplishing history, the Knicks started off ice cold.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The finish is warming and tickles the back of the mouth with a lingering thread of saffron spice.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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According to the aquarium, the whale had fishing rope caught in its mouth and trailing behind its body.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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His scowl in training sessions was permanent.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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So just sit and smile, a departure from a career built on scowl.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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One- or 2-foot-long suckers will produce enough bait chunks for an entire day of fishing.—
Chad Mason,
Outdoor Life,
3 June 2026
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This revealed that the creature had short arms, few arm suckers, and no ink sac, as well as having very smooth skin and a large rachidian tooth.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Lluís then calls Puig Antich a moron.—
Colm Tóibín,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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This drunk moron — quite different from his character in the novel — bears a ton of blame.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the first quarter, Brunson exited with an apparent leg injury, frequently grimacing and favoring his right knee.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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But the Hollywood adapters couldn’t be blamed for everything that seemed inherently clunky or, by now, dated about the musical’s book, parts of which were bound to leave a contemporary audience grimacing a little between all the grins the score provokes.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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“Mug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mug. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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