as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
a retired pug with battered ears and swollen knuckles
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Recent Examples of pug
Mosier works with the university on social media strategy, and recently decided to bring her superstar pug to the school's campus for a visit.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
These include German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, Chihuahuas, French bulldogs, cocker spaniels, pugs, and Boston terriers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The Chihuahua, pug, and shih tzu are among the breeds included in the toy group.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Ames dressed the pug in boots, socks, a onesie and a coat to keep her warm.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
These include German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, Chihuahuas, French bulldogs, cocker spaniels, pugs, and Boston terriers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The Chihuahua, pug, and shih tzu are among the breeds included in the toy group.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Ames dressed the pug in boots, socks, a onesie and a coat to keep her warm.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pug
Noun
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In crafting Christy, the biopic of boxer Christy Salters Martin that just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, director David Michôd and his co-writer Mirrah Foulkes wanted to hew as close to the real-life story as possible.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Christy, a look at the triumphs and traumatic experiences of world-class boxer Christy Martin, is Sweeney’s entry into this canon.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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The parade, watched by thousands of people in Beijing and broadcast live, showcased ranks of marching soldiers, missiles, modern fighter jets and other military might as China seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The former pro wrestler stars as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, who weathers ups and downs alongside his wife, Dawn (Emily Blunt), to become a champion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Pug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pug. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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