rug

[ruhg] / rʌg /

NOUN

carpet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carpeting mat tapestry

STRONG

matting runner shag

WEAK

floor covering throw rug wall-to-wall carpeting

NOUN

hairpiece

Synonyms

STRONG

toupee wig

WEAK

false hair hair extension hair implant hair weaving

Example Sentences

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Yet the rug was pulled out from organization men beginning in the 1970s.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Should the world ease off on its purchases, that could pull the rug out from under China’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

For those trying to find some faith that not everything can be swept under the rug, look no further.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

There was even a disco ball, an electric fan, a selection of blankets and a furry rug to complete the set-up.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

I swung my feet from the sill to the fringes of the rug.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron