- plural of thug.
thugs
Example Sentences
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Ms. Crabapple’s great-grandfather, Samuel Rothbort, was a Russian-born Bundist who, after tangling with local thugs, immigrated to the U.S. and became a painter and chicken farmer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
"They began organising traffic and clearing the markets, removing the street vendors who were blocking the roads. We felt protected from thugs and thieves."
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2025
The safety-conscious Monahan would not open her door to just anybody, especially not to hard-looking thugs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2025
Sometimes the best way to show leadership is to just say no, especially to bullies, thieves and thugs.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2025
The girl was like a sister to him, but, if he needed help beating up a gang of thugs or subduing a victory goddess, Piper was not the first person he’d turn to.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
