1
as in grimacing
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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2
as in photographing
to take a photograph of
mugging captured criminals for the police records
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mugging
Noun
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In 2020, Brown pleaded no contest to burglary and battery charges connected to an altercation with a moving company.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025 -
Recommended As more troops enter Los Angeles, dueling narratives over how to keep the peace Whether part of any organized effort or not, several people were charged Wednesday by LA law enforcement with crimes including burglary and assault of police.—
Story Hinckley,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Simply placing security system signs and stickers, especially around key entrances to your home, is often enough to deter most potential break-ins.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Allow each member to speak without break-ins to show mutual respect.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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All leaders said significant work remains, and agreed that the budget bills for Health and Human Services, Transportation and Taxes are currently the biggest holdups.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
5 June 2025
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The charges stem from an eight-month investigation into the 7:01 a.m. Aug. 30th holdup at 7-Eleven, 4501 95th St., by five armed and masked males, police said.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Mugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugging. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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