- plural of thug.
thugs
Example Sentences
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"The half-million Israelis living peacefully … are most disgusted by a small group of thugs," said US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee who welcomed the Israeli leaders' condemnation.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
His “total peace” proposal aimed to make similar agreements with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, and like-minded thugs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
“We will unmask these thugs and hold them accountable. Full stop,” Wiener said, calling Snyder’s ruling a “huge win.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 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 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
