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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
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The incident occurred when the 62-year-old political comedian — in character — slammed his mug on the table for emphasis, shattering it into pieces.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Based on their experiments, the authors estimate that brewing tea—using a tea bag that steeps for three to five minutes in a mug—can remove about 15 percent of lead from drinking water, even water with concentrations as high as 10 parts per million.
—Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
Here is a list of 10 unique gift ideas, including reading accessories like book lights, journals, totes, unique mugs, and more:
Book nook: $50
This book nook from UncommonGoods is a great accessory for readers.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Instead of sitting back and watching Kevin fill his mug, Kyle began helping his adversary.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The incident occurred when the 62-year-old political comedian — in character — slammed his mug on the table for emphasis, shattering it into pieces.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Based on their experiments, the authors estimate that brewing tea—using a tea bag that steeps for three to five minutes in a mug—can remove about 15 percent of lead from drinking water, even water with concentrations as high as 10 parts per million.
—Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
Here is a list of 10 unique gift ideas, including reading accessories like book lights, journals, totes, unique mugs, and more:
Book nook: $50
This book nook from UncommonGoods is a great accessory for readers.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mug
Noun
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Like all airport lounges, Delta’s Sky Club network focuses squarely on business and first-class travelers who have things to do, places to be, and need a good cup of coffee or tea along with their peace and quiet — all scarce quantities at airports.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Food and dessert — sandwiches, avocado toast, yogurt and ice cream — range from a $3.50 for a cup of lemonade or ice cream to a $9.50 plate of avocado toast with tomatoes and cucumbers.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Jewish people in the U.S. have adopted a position of ‘support Netanyahu and his thugs irrespective of the political cost’ approach.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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The thug in the seat next to him had 14 prior arrests and went by the name of killer.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Well, she's got a mark on her face … Chris Prichard was arrested and charged with domestic assault.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The entire family had smiles on their faces for the cute moment.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Most notably, Taylor, the bride's sister-in-law and bridesmaid, leaned forward and opened her mouth so wide that couldn't open any further.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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By now, Rick’s eyes are wide and his mouth is hanging open.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those could also prove useful, but will face the challenge of distinguishing facial expressions unique to pain rather than similar grimaces related to being hungry.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 May 2017
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In the movie, the monkey is a two-foot-tall sculpted plastic model whose arms bang up and down on a drum, as his mouth opens up to bare its teeth in a violent grimace.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Clip away suckers or small sprouts that are growing from the base of the tree.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Extended deterrence was a sham, and the people who relied on it were suckers.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For Halloween, Rick showed up wearing the same shirt Blake always wore, scowled and walked around with a Monster drink all night long.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
19 July 2024
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Does slapping Pattinson’s scowling face on the phenomenon lead us to see it any differently?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The singer and the NFL star, both 35, were photographed entering Del Frisco's Grille at Brookfield Place on Friday, March 14.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Affleck and Garner's outing went viral as he was photographed embracing the 52-year-old 13 Going on 30 star.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Mug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mug. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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