LUG Synonyms: 200 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of lug

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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lug

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verb

ˈləg

as in to pull

to cause to follow by applying steady force on lugged the lawn mower out into the backyard

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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

Noun

Also, proper torque on the lug nuts matters more than most people realize − uneven tightening can actually introduce rotor distortion. — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026 The rubber outsole is super grippy, with three-millimeter lugs. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

Verb

Instead, an equipment staffer lugged a bag of balls into a side training room and was allotted an hour to massage the footballs to the preferred specifications. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Functional pockets also offer plenty of room for on-the-go essentials, and the wrinkle-resistant spandex blend is ideal for traveling without having to lug around a steamer. — Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lug

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lug

Noun

With this approach, creditors are asked to accept less than the amount owed in return for a lump-sum payment.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
In 2024, a group of scientists reported that lumps of metal on the Pacific seafloor—which happened to be the target of seabed-mining operations—seemed to be producing dark oxygen.

— James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of lump

Verb

The Moon enters Sagittarius and your 4th House of Home, Family, and Emotional Roots, pulling your focus toward rest, privacy, space, or household needs.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
With a steam engine, the boat pulled heavy cargo between Budapest and other towns along the Danube.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pull

Verb

Prime Air is currently testing a new drone delivery mechanism that could enable it to carry a wider assortment of products, like fragile cartons of eggs or other perishables, Carbon said.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
The project now moves into a phase where engineering, construction and workforce development will carry as much importance as diplomacy.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of carry

Noun

Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low because of drought that the hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships — and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
In the film, Russell wants a hulk of a man but doesn’t care about money, while Monroe transparently is looking for a man who can fuel her desire for diamonds.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of hulk

Verb

What remains of the trade are 25,000 American horses, gathered up by kill buyers and hauled to slaughter plants across our northern and southern borders.

— Wayne Pacelle, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Over several weeks, crews physically unbolted and hauled out heavy machinery, dragging thousands of tons of steel out the door.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026