The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TURGESCENT
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The straight part
We know that "Furious recent tugs could make one thus" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case furious recent tugs could make one thus = turgescent.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TURGESCENT mean?
TURGESCENT adjective- Becoming turgid or swollen.