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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
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
There are also other Stanley gift bundles available with different combinations of tumblers, mugs, cups and straws.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
Products at the pop-up store will include baseball jerseys, varsity jackets, T-shirts, totes, mugs, and more.
—Kristine Kwak, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Make an impression or start a conversation with a personalized Stoneware black or blue Fleur De Lis mug, a long-lasting gift that will be used every day.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Returning soon to a Starbucks near you: Ceramic mugs, Sharpies on cups and the condiment bar to add your own cream and sugar.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
There are also other Stanley gift bundles available with different combinations of tumblers, mugs, cups and straws.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
Products at the pop-up store will include baseball jerseys, varsity jackets, T-shirts, totes, mugs, and more.
—Kristine Kwak, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Make an impression or start a conversation with a personalized Stoneware black or blue Fleur De Lis mug, a long-lasting gift that will be used every day.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brew the perfect cup every time with an electric pour-over kettle, offering precise temperature control and a gooseneck spout for optimal pour-over technique, enhancing the flavor of your coffee.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Place remaining 6 cups stuffing mixture in a buttered 8-inch square baking dish.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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The climax, in which Dwight and his crew beat a group of nameless Chinese immigrant thugs into submission after they’re used as cannon fodder by Cal Thresher to sabotage Dwight’s wind turbines, is more important to the plot and even uglier.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
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Like other Diablo games, Hades would support cooperative multiplayer, but in the Arkham games, groups of thugs would circle around the Dark Knight, comic-book style, waiting to be punched in the face.Jason Schreier, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2024
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The intensity between Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) has continued to build, as just last night, the 58-year-old slapped Paul across his left cheek as the two came face to face during the pre-fight weigh-in.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The remark came at a Feb. 10 campaign rally in South Carolina when Trump brought up a hypothetical question about whether a NATO nation lagging in its defense obligation could count on U.S. assistance in the face of aggression.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Until recently, this (and chewing with your mouth open) would have been the easy picks for the most annoying behaviors my kids do.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This is because of its ‘scrubbing bubbles’ and high acidity, which cleanse your mouth between bites of food.Liz Thach, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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There’s no need to ask for his further blessings, and having noticed Philip’s many grimaces of disapproval in the background of Eddie’s selfies, Elsbeth and Kaya decide to attend a performance themselves, sitting in his late grandmother’s seats.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
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His grimace is absolute aggression—all venom and intimidation.Jason Parham, WIRED, 28 Aug. 2023
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Ordinarily, getting offended by a Bill Burr joke is a sucker’s game.Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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And get stranded with a big band in Europe, and some sucker is gonna come talk to me about sellin’ out.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Speaking of Blake, one of our cooks Rick noticed that Blake wore the same outfit, scowled and always came in with a Monster energy drink.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 July 2024
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The scowling image has been used by both opponents and supporters.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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The fashion editor Diana Vreeland had Cher photographed for Vogue.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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The campaign imagery, photographed by Nadia Lee Cohen, stars Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian Barker, and pays homage to Italian culture and women.Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Mug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mug. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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