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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
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Following her second arrest in a span of a month, authorities have released another mug shot of Georgia woman whose mug shot for a previous arrest went viral.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Along with food trucks and sales of American Graffiti Cruise hats, T-shirts and mugs, participants can visit a new attraction — the Ramona Grange Growers Exchange.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
The company has also eliminated the up charge for dairy-free alternatives, reintroduced condiment bars and ceramic mugs, and promised more comfortable seating and power outlets, but only for paying customers.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
However, the company did not say why the group was able to order the mugs in the past and whether their policy has changed.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Following her second arrest in a span of a month, authorities have released another mug shot of Georgia woman whose mug shot for a previous arrest went viral.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Along with food trucks and sales of American Graffiti Cruise hats, T-shirts and mugs, participants can visit a new attraction — the Ramona Grange Growers Exchange.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
The company has also eliminated the up charge for dairy-free alternatives, reintroduced condiment bars and ceramic mugs, and promised more comfortable seating and power outlets, but only for paying customers.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mug
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The two got Alena a Starbucks pup cup and took her out on a hike nearby the American River, Peterson said.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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But at its heart, the AeroPress remains a compact and ingeniously simple coffee maker, using pressure applied by hand to extract a smooth but richly flavorful and aromatic cup.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Letterman may be the obvious precedent but Mulaney’s delivery is less snide than lightly panicked, as if some Netflix thugs have their hands on a switch off-camera, eager to cut to black.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Depardieu shtick — his public persona as a crude, working-class thug — was on full display.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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But markets are betting on more stimulus being rolled out soon in the face of the escalating China-U.S. trade war.—
Hannah Lang and Rae Wee,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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His story is particularly notable for his defense of the Maratha kingdom and his legendary courage in the face of adversity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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The health of the person In adults, signs of poisoning can include pins and needles sensations (typically in your hands, feet, and around your mouth); loss of coordination; loss of peripheral vision; speech, hearing, and walking impairments; and muscle weakness, according to the EPA.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2025
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Weinstein often looked haggard and out of it — unshaven, mouth ajar, eyes bleary.—
Phoebe Eaton,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Seyfried’s face contorts into a grimace.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These stems, called suckers, are a different variety than the top growth and will have different flowers, as well as drawing energy and resources away from the main plant.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Whatever the color, your boy Ethan Hunt is gonna hang on that sucker for dear life because he’s got things to do and a world to save yet again.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Today, there’s no reason for the Padres to be scowling.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The image, which shows Trump scowling to the camera for his booking shot at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, has become a symbol.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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He was last photographed publicly in 2021 while walking his dogs.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, fans were led to believe the spoof was still bothering her as she was photographed crying in London on Monday.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Mug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mug. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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