1
of a coin
: altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
2
: closed by or as if by a plug : obstructed
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Some had common themes: posture, plugged ears, the power of mind over spasmodic clenching of the diaphragm, which is basically what a hiccup is.
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Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
As early voting begins in San Antonio's municipal election, everyone who's the least bit plugged in knows Mayor Ron Nirenberg is seeking re-election to a fourth and final term.
—Marc Duvoisin, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2023
No one was seated in the immediate two seats — 26 A and B — nearest the plugged door, Homendy said.
—Danny Lee, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2024
Advertisement Best sketch of the night: The ‘American Girl’ movie trailer nobody asked for Someone on the writing staff is very plugged into the American Girl universe, as evidenced by a previous sketch this season about a cafe themed to the popular dolls.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2023
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Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
As early voting begins in San Antonio's municipal election, everyone who's the least bit plugged in knows Mayor Ron Nirenberg is seeking re-election to a fourth and final term.
—Marc Duvoisin, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2023
No one was seated in the immediate two seats — 26 A and B — nearest the plugged door, Homendy said.
—Danny Lee, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2024
Advertisement Best sketch of the night: The ‘American Girl’ movie trailer nobody asked for Someone on the writing staff is very plugged into the American Girl universe, as evidenced by a previous sketch this season about a cafe themed to the popular dolls.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2023
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plugged
adjective
: blocked, closed, or obstructed by or as if by a plug
a plugged lymph vessel
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