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as in lump
a big clumsy often slow-witted person
get off of my feet, you big lug!
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as in little man
an average or ordinary man
the billionaire industrialist was totally clueless about the concerns of the blue-collar lugs that worked for him
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as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another
I don't understand why he's always lugging all of his books around when his locker is right over there
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Recent Examples of lug
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
There are some metal elements, including the tripod collar and foot, strap lugs, and aperture ring.
—PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
But, man, there’s some pretty annoyed people around because not only did Rob Fernandez have to lug my guitar up there, but the photographer, Ross Halfin, and his assistant had to lug a bunch of gear as well— camera cases, lights, the whole deal.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The dead man wore underwear, black socks and black plain toe Oxfords with a heavy lug sole.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
There are some metal elements, including the tripod collar and foot, strap lugs, and aperture ring.
—PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
The right garden hose for you is long enough to tackle the tasks on your list, strong enough to provide the water pressure your jobs require, light enough to lug around, and sturdy enough for many seasons of use.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
But, man, there’s some pretty annoyed people around because not only did Rob Fernandez have to lug my guitar up there, but the photographer, Ross Halfin, and his assistant had to lug a bunch of gear as well— camera cases, lights, the whole deal.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lug
Noun
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The appearance of lumps, wart-like growths, or open sores that don't heal within a few weeks is also a significant sign.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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However, during a physical provided by the WTA, the governing body of women’s tennis, the following year, another doctor encouraged Dabrowski to get the lump scanned.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
Verb
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The New York Helicopters chartered chopper, which was carrying a pilot, two adults and three children, fell into the Hudson River by Lower Manhattan in New York City on Thursday afternoon, officials said during a press briefing.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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For all their strong-arm tactics, these two carry themselves as formidable businessmen.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The hulk of metal moved silently through space, high above the blue Earth.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Having boy hulk Matthew Knies at the net front, to retrieve pucks and be a pain for the defence, is one positive step that’s been working.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the most recent filing, he is accused of demanding fellatio from a John Doe photographer/production assistant about two years ago in exchange for a career jolt.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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The dismissal comes in the wake of last week’s ruling that a Jane and John Doe must also reveal their identities in separate suits by April 10 to proceed.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On Sunday, Teichert Construction, based in Sacramento, began using trucks, front loaders and other equipment to start hauling away the main pile blocking both lanes.—
Paul Rogers,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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While consensus across Europe is difficult to achieve, several countries have made concerted efforts to haul up their own defense budgets.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That person was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but has since been upgraded to stable, according to the sheriff's office.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The second victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Named Lija, the wary but winsome mutt — in fact played by the filmmaker’s own pet — is snappish and defensive when her wounds are first treated, only to slowly relent and relax in the face of genuine tenderness.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Mushers gather at trailheads and parking lots for long weekends of racing, with world-champion sprinters (often huge, muscular pointers with legs a mile long) competing alongside teams of purebred Siberians and assorted mutts.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside Online,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Lug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lug. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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