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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
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The case is made of tantalum, with a platinum bezel, caseback, lugs, crown and buckle.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
But lugging a mattress through a doorway, down a hall and outside can be a challenge for many people.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Case Size: 40 mm Case Material: Titanium lugs, bezel, and middle case.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The case is made of tantalum, with a platinum bezel, caseback, lugs, crown and buckle.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Rather than lugging your cushions and other outdoor items inside when not in use, take advantage of the current savings at Amazon and invest in a convenient and heavy-duty outdoor storage box from $40.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
But lugging a mattress through a doorway, down a hall and outside can be a challenge for many people.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lug
Noun
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Just a few months earlier, in November 2023, her fiancé (then boyfriend) discovered a blueberry-sized lump in her left breast.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Hemorrhoids appear as hard lumps and may cause pain, itching, and bleeding.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
6 May 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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In 1914, thieves managed to dislodge one of the bronze children and carry it 150 feet before abandoning the 300-pound figure.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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The unfortunate truth is that blueberries can carry all sorts of unwanted guests, from dirt and debris, tiny bugs like aphids or fruit flies, pesticide residue, bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, or Listeria, mold spores, and even parasites.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Like the ghostly hulk of the Titanic below the surface of the sea, Northbrook Court is a quiet and cavernous relic — at the bottom of the retail food chain.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The first night, the characters are menaced by a bald hulk in overalls, wearing a clown mask with the mouth area (including his teeth) smashed in.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For decades, the set of remains were dubbed Scattered Man John Doe until New Jersey State Police teamed up with the Ramapo College of New Jersey’s Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center to identified the person.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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New documentary shows how a trio of brothers were instrumental in shaping SoCal punk John Doe said he was conflicted about the gig.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Telo Trucks View 2 Images Telo's upcoming MT1 electric truck might only be as big as a two-door Mini Cooper, but it's got more than enough horses – 500, to be exact – under the hood to haul a full-size bed full of cargo.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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At the recent Lucha practice, the girls suited up quickly in the gym and set up their practice space by hauling worn mats out from under a boxing ring.—
Corey Kilgannon,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The airport may also be an attractive feature for the critical minerals’ economy, especially if processing plants are set up and refined metal products are to be transported.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Having then been transported to the hospital, he was later pronounced deceased.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The toilet does the heavy work automatically with an electromechanical system, so all the owner of said waste has to do is grab the sealed, odorless bag and drop it in the garbage, much like a mutt mitt.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
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Remember when this series started, the Nuggets were heavy underdogs, viewed as mutts.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
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“Lug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lug. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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