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as in cups
a round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking
a coffee mug
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as in thugs
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 faces
the front part of the head
she joked about not having to see his ugly mug anymore
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as in scowls
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
an involuntary mug at the revolting sight
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as in suckers
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 idiots
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 grimaces
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 photographs
to take a photograph of
mugging captured criminals for the police records
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Recent Examples of mugs
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
On Earth, we’re used to coffee resting in the bottom of our mugs, rain collecting in puddles—and urine traveling down a drain.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Four years after the queen’s death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Handwritten notes on cups, ceramic mugs, comfortable seating—human details—had proven more valuable to customers than efficiency.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Some helpful home tips include using lemons to neutralize odor from kitty litter boxes and cutting boards, freshen fridges, remove stains from clothing and coffee mugs, and polish stainless pots and pans to a dazzling sparkle.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
For those interested in a complete set to stock your cabinets, there are also bowls, side plates, mugs, and even serving pieces available.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Take careful stock of single-purpose tools, small appliances, specialty gadgets, and novelty mugs.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
The chain, an affordable option for people visiting the area and local high schoolers, was known for its hamburgers and root beer served in iced mugs.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026
Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
The subtle yellows and rust oranges of the upholstery match the shades of the rising sun, with terracotta mugs at the tea and coffee counter and bright pops of red from the centre tables in the living area.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
On Earth, we’re used to coffee resting in the bottom of our mugs, rain collecting in puddles—and urine traveling down a drain.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Four years after the queen’s death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Handwritten notes on cups, ceramic mugs, comfortable seating—human details—had proven more valuable to customers than efficiency.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Some helpful home tips include using lemons to neutralize odor from kitty litter boxes and cutting boards, freshen fridges, remove stains from clothing and coffee mugs, and polish stainless pots and pans to a dazzling sparkle.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
For those interested in a complete set to stock your cabinets, there are also bowls, side plates, mugs, and even serving pieces available.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Take careful stock of single-purpose tools, small appliances, specialty gadgets, and novelty mugs.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
The chain, an affordable option for people visiting the area and local high schoolers, was known for its hamburgers and root beer served in iced mugs.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The video never provides an answer for this question, even as Kennedy plays pickleball, then mugs for the camera, then soaks in a Jacuzzi with a glass of milk, all while still in jeans.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mugs
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Other products that typically have limits are oatmeal, yogurt cups, ramen noodles, pinto beans, fresh fruit like apples, oranges and tomatoes, as well as milk, eggs and cheese.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Add 2 cups of vinegar to the toilet tank and stir it around with a clean toilet or scrub brush.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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He’s beaten by thugs with a crowbar for an unfortunate outburst, exploited by neighbors in the council estate and arrested, all because people don’t understand Tourette syndrome.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mayor vows to catch 'thugs who did this' Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards promised that law enforcement will catch the people responsible for the violence at the mall.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 26-year-old faces charges, including domestic violence simple battery, domestic violence false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, failure to report a death to the medical examiner’s office or law enforcement and unlawfully holding or moving a human dead body in unapproved conditions.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Pep Guardiola heavily rotated his side for Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final with Championship side Southampton on Saturday evening, bringing fresh faces into the starting XI and resting some of his key players for the final stretch of the league season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Or, worse, how do dogs and pigs do it, with their litters, all those tiny mouths begging—is that what’s become of me?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Players who cover their mouths will be issued red cards, the International Football Association Board unanimously agreed at a special meeting Tuesday in Canada.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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One of the series’ most creative elements is the variety of scowls Graham deploys while arguing with Hezekiah, Mary, or his younger brother, Treacle (James Nelson-Joyce), a pragmatic family man who represents everything Sugar’s life could have been if he weren’t filled with so much self-loathing.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind that trumpet vines can become invasive by self-seeding and sending up suckers, so allocate ample space.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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When pruning orange trees, focus on dead, damaged, or diseased branches, and getting rid of upright suckers that drain the tree’s energy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Doesn’t matter to all the freakin’ idiots who dress up like Santa.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Payment processors aren’t idiots, and a huge number of new charges was likely to arouse suspicion.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
13 Apr. 2026
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Chee grimaces in pain from his ghost sickness wounds, and Manuelito notices.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Mugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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