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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
Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
As someone who would typically choose a cappuccino over a cup of drip coffee, the idea of waking up every morning and enjoying the perfect mug of milky espresso from the comfort of my own home seemed like the pinnacle of luxury.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2025
Donald Trump's mug shot is hanging in the White House near famous portraits of America's most notable presidents.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
There were the usual cubicles, copy machines and coffee mugs — but, above it all, there was roof of jagged rock, covered in metal mesh to keep rocks from falling on employees’ heads.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers: Find something for everyone, from coffee mugs to moka pots.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
As someone who would typically choose a cappuccino over a cup of drip coffee, the idea of waking up every morning and enjoying the perfect mug of milky espresso from the comfort of my own home seemed like the pinnacle of luxury.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2025
Donald Trump's mug shot is hanging in the White House near famous portraits of America's most notable presidents.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
There were the usual cubicles, copy machines and coffee mugs — but, above it all, there was roof of jagged rock, covered in metal mesh to keep rocks from falling on employees’ heads.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mug
Noun
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One floor up was the Travel Professionals Pavilion, a space where top travel advisors could talk shop over a cup of Lavazza coffee.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter (use olive oil for a vegetarian/vegan option) 1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 cups water, beef or chicken broth, or a combination thereof Directions 1.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The 20th-century Yellowstone Dutton Ranch is under siege from a greedy developer (James Bond star Timothy Dalton) and his thugs in the new season.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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But authorities now believe the most heinous acts were the handiwork of a one-time nursing student from Puerto Rico who evolved over a decade from teenage burglar to drug trafficker to rampaging thug.—
Martin E. Comas,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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The building’s core will be preserved while the outside will receive a face lift.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2019, Scarlett Johansson spoke out about the dangers of the practice after her face was grafted onto explicit videos.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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Yet, he wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Viewers were able to see the dog making his way up the flight of stairs with blankets in his mouth, seemingly preparing for a cozy morning.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Where does anxiety come in? Usually through the fingertips and toes, exiting in involuntary grimaces and moans, especially around 2AM.—
Kristen Radtke,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Only remove seed heads, small stems and suckers from crape myrtles. 51.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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More great reads Column: Super Bowl sucker no more.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 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
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Kravitz was also photographed with Centineo a few weeks ago in New York, as the two left Danielle Haim’s birthday party, according to the Daily Mail.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2025
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For the campaign, Pierre Toussaint photographed Lulu Wood, who’s been the face of Tom Ford.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Mug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mug. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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