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noun

Definition of lugsnext
plural of lug
1
as in hulks
a big clumsy often slow-witted person get off of my feet, you big lug!

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2
as in workers
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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lugs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lug
1
as in pulls
to cause to follow by applying steady force on lugged the lawn mower out into the backyard

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2
as in carries
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 Synonyms for lugs
  1. workers
  2. pulls
  3. carries
  4. losers
  5. nuts
  6. transports
  7. brings
  8. villains
Noun
  • Last week, tens of thousands of workers at Volkswagen, Germany’s largest manufacturer, took part in strikes at plants across the country.
    Anna Cooban, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • More than 100,000 state employees will get three extra days off this year after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis decided to give the workers additional time away from the job.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of workers
Verb
  • But of course, the Federation pulls her back in.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
  • With cum still in his mouth, Lee pulls himself back up and kisses Allerton deeply before wiping away the remnants of semen running down his chin.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of pulls
Verb
  • Founded in 1999, DRR carries a rich legacy.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Each path carries weighty consequences.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of carries
Noun
  • Investors are in the final stretch of 2024, and many are moving money from the year’s big winners into the biggest losers.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Target has emerged as a laggard within what is shaping up to be a field of clear winners and losers for the major retail stocks this year.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of losers
Noun
  • The best choices for you and the planet Another important omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, is found in nuts and seeds such as walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds — with ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil providing the highest amounts, according to Harvard Medical School’s website.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Try sprinkling ground flaxseed or chia seeds on granola and yogurt, and snack on small quantities of nuts during the day.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of nuts
Verb
  • This show drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque and transports you to the dark side for an evening of hilarious, sultry fun.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
  • After finding the golden mussels in O’Neill Forebay, state workers have begun surveys to determine the extent of the infestation in the State Water Project system, including the California Aqueduct, which transports water pumped from the Delta to cities and farmlands.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of transports
Verb
  • But its ubiquitousness brings the scent somewhere between classic and basic, perhaps known by some to typify a certain metropolitan type.
    Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To say no one saw Bill Gates coming brings new meaning to understatement.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of brings
Noun
  • On Foods That Sabotage Your Sleep Tollemache emphasizes that these seven foods aren’t villains.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Tired of seeing Hugh Grant plays villains and creeps?
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of villains
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