Mug example sentences

Related (11): cup, rob, steal, assault, attack, face, grin, grimace, photograph, burglarize, victimize

"Mug" Example Sentences

  1. I knocked over my mug this morning and coffee went everywhere.
  2. She wrapped her hands around the warm mug and stared out the window.
  3. He got mugged walking home from the station last Tuesday.
  4. My favorite mug has a chip on the rim but I still use it every day.
  5. They mugged him for his wallet and phone right there on the street.
  6. The mug collection on her shelf was getting out of hand — at least thirty now.
  7. Don't mug for the camera like that, just smile naturally.
  8. I found an old mug in the back of the cabinet from a trip to Maine.
  9. Two guys tried to mug us, but a police car turned the corner and they ran.
  10. This mug keeps my coffee hot for hours, which is honestly life-changing.
  11. He's always mugging around and making stupid faces when we're trying to have a serious conversation.
  12. The mug shot from his arrest was all over the news for weeks.
  13. I need to buy a new mug because mine broke in the dishwasher.
  14. She got mugged in broad daylight and nobody stopped to help.
  15. That ceramic mug you gave me is my go-to for morning tea.
  16. Why do you always mug in every single photo — can't you just be normal?
  17. The homeless man was mugged by teenagers, which felt like hitting rock bottom.
  18. I have a mug that says something sarcastic on it that makes me laugh every morning.
  19. He was mugged twice in the same neighborhood within a month.
  20. The mug is dishwasher safe, which is the only reason I bought it.
  21. Stop mugging and help me move this couch instead of goofing off.
  22. After getting mugged, she was too scared to walk alone at night anymore.
  23. My mug collection is basically my personality at this point.
  24. The police released a mug shot and asked the public for information.
  25. I accidentally grabbed someone else's mug at the office and drank half their coffee.
  26. Three people got mugged in that area last month, so they increased patrols.
  27. This mug was a gift from my grandmother and I treasure it.
  28. He kept mugging and making faces until the teacher told him to stop.
  29. Getting mugged was terrifying, but at least they didn't hurt me.
  30. The mug has a picture of a cat on it, which is exactly my sense of humor.

Common Phrases

  1. mug shot
  2. coffee mug
  3. mug for the camera
  4. get mugged
  5. mug someone
  6. ceramic mug
  7. travel mug
  8. mug up on
  9. warm mug
  10. mug of tea

Examples by Level

A1
  1. I drink coffee from my mug every morning.
  2. This is my favorite mug.
A2
  1. She was mugged on her way home from work last night.
  2. The mug on the table is hot, so be careful.
B1
  1. After he got mugged, he started taking a different route to avoid that street.
  2. I have way too many mugs in my kitchen cabinet and I need to throw some away.
B2
  1. The police released his mug shot and within hours someone had recognized him from the neighborhood.
  2. Getting mugged had shaken her confidence, but she refused to let fear control where she could go.
C1
  1. The rise in mugging incidents downtown has prompted city officials to increase street lighting and police presence in vulnerable areas.
  2. She'd been mugged three times in her life, each incident a small erosion of the safety she'd once taken for granted.
C2
  1. There's a particular kind of violation that comes with being mugged — not just the loss of possessions, but the sudden awareness that your body, your space, your autonomy can be taken without warning.
  2. His mug shot became iconic in a way he never intended, shared across social media with commentary that had nothing to do with the actual crime.

Examples by Scenario

🏠 Everyday Life
  1. I spilled my mug of tea all over the kitchen counter this morning.
  2. My neighbor got mugged by someone on a bike who grabbed her purse and took off.
💼 Workplace
  1. Someone keeps stealing my mug from the office kitchen — I've labeled it three times.
  2. He was mugging around during the presentation and the client wasn't amused.
📊 Business
  1. The company's branded mug became their best-selling merchandise last quarter.
  2. Crime statistics show that employees getting mugged near the office has become a safety concern.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
  1. I spent twenty minutes looking for the perfect mug at the store but everything felt either too expensive or too ugly.
  2. These mugs are on sale for half price, so I grabbed three even though I don't need them.
✈️ Travel
  1. I bought a souvenir mug from the airport that I'll probably never use.
  2. Traveling with a ceramic mug in my backpack was a mistake — it broke before I even got home.
📚 Education
  1. The teacher gave each student a mug with an inspirational quote for graduation.
  2. My daughter made a mug in art class and it's honestly the most precious thing I own.
❤️ Relationships
  1. We got matching mugs early in our relationship, and now looking at mine makes me sad.
  2. He brought me coffee in bed using my favorite mug, which is how I knew he was trying to apologize.
📰 News / Politics
  1. The suspect's mug shot was released and the community immediately began sharing tips with police.
  2. Reports of mugging incidents have increased by forty percent in the downtown area this year.
💻 Technology
  1. There's an app that lets you design a custom mug with your own photo and have it shipped to you.
  2. The AI-generated mug designs look impressive but somehow feel slightly off.
📝 Formal Writing
  1. The ceramic mug was analyzed for fingerprints and trace evidence as part of the investigation.
  2. Statistics indicate that individuals who have been mugged are significantly more likely to experience anxiety in public spaces.

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