- plural of thug.
thugs
Example Sentences
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Abelardo de la Espriella, a rich lawyer who promised an iron-fisted crackdown on drug thugs, finished ahead of ruling movement’s leftist hopeful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 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
Braxton: Gaitok’s “eureka” moment when he recognizes the thugs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025
Sometimes the best way to show leadership is to just say no, especially to bullies, thieves and thugs.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2025
You’d find the freelance thugs pushing off for rebounds, and the A students, quietly showing off silky jump shots and then running back downcourt eyes down, trying not to look too pleased with themselves.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
