How to Use rug in a Sentence

rug

noun
  • You could tell that he was wearing a rug.
  • I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.
  • And then the rug’s pulled again.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Padded rug pads are not great for pets.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Plush cream rugs lay over white oak floors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Beat rugs that are full of dust and dirt.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Not all rugs were born to be kitchen rugs.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • This rug has been a huge hit in the house.
    — Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
  • Use small decor pieces like lanterns, plants and rugs.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Hang the rug over a fence or railing.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Hang the rug over a fence or railing.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The key is to choose a thick rug, and her go-to is wool.
    — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Dark stone floors are covered in jute rugs.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Better yet, lift the rugs and look.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • When they're placed on carpet or rugs.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Don't let this deal get swept under the rug!
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
  • Don't let this deal get swept under the rug!
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
  • Why was that moment such a rug-pull for you?
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Since these rugs have an open weave, the dirt and dust should come out.
    — Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
  • There are ways to ward off mildew and keep your rug soft for bare feet.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Don't miss your chance to snap up these washable rugs.
    — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Lay an old rug in front of the unit to protect the floor.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2026
  • Choose an area rug that is large enough for your living room.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Make sure to do any spot cleaning on rugs at this time, too.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Make sure to do any spot cleaning on rugs at this time, too.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
  • Make sure to do any spot cleaning on rugs at this time, too.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
  • But two weeks ago, the rug was pulled out from under her again.
    — New York Times, 23 Aug. 2021
  • Use an outdoor rug that’s easy to wash, since plants are messy.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
  • But any type of rug will add some level of warmth to the floor.
    — Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Your father had his beard down in the rug and his butt in the air.
    — Benjamin Nugent, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024

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