as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
a retired pug with battered ears and swollen knuckles
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Recent Examples of pug
Have long or thick fur. Are a breed with breathing issues, including bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Boston terriers or Persian cats.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
On May 17, just a few days before his 13th birthday, the famous pug with over 15 million social media followers received an honorary degree from the University of New Haven in Connecticut.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
Breeds that are particularly baby-like, such as pugs and French bulldogs, can even exhibit the innocence and helplessness of toddlers.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2025
Additionally, some dogs, particularly breeds with extreme infantile traits (such as pugs and French bulldogs), may appear as helpless, harmless, and innocent as small children.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
On May 17, just a few days before his 13th birthday, the famous pug with over 15 million social media followers received an honorary degree from the University of New Haven in Connecticut.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
Breeds that are particularly baby-like, such as pugs and French bulldogs, can even exhibit the innocence and helplessness of toddlers.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2025
Additionally, some dogs, particularly breeds with extreme infantile traits (such as pugs and French bulldogs), may appear as helpless, harmless, and innocent as small children.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pug
Noun
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The cocker spaniel, beagle, collie and boxer dog were also among the top breeds at the time.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Askren continued to participate in occasional wrestling matches and grappling events, then competed in his first and only professional boxing match against influencer and boxer Jake Paul in 2021.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Jumper, who later helped create the Navy’s Top Gun fighter pilot school in Miramar, was at the center of the action.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Overnight July 6-7, 20 Israeli fighter jets dropped over 50 munitions on key Yemeni ports, including Hodeidah and the Ras Khatib power station.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Pug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pug. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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