How to Use plug in a Sentence
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But a cork is more than a plug.
—Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
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No one had to wear ear plugs to block out the sound.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
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Here is a guide to smart plugs and ways to use them.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
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A lot of plug from the linebackers.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
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It can be purchased as plugs or seed.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
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Waddle is plug, play and get out of the way.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Moss plugs are available for sale as flats.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
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The date code is engraved on the plug prongs.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
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No plugs, tangled cords, or dirty hands.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
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Then take your socket wrench and loosen the drain plug.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Ear plugs, white noise, this is his problem to solve.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Many weeds died during cold; rake out and fill with new sod or plugs.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
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To pull the plug like this so suddenly is wrong.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Aug. 2025
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Once it’s all poured out, put the drain plug back on and seal it tightly.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Kawecki and Burks should both be plug-and-play starters.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Even the plug is compact and not super heavy.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to keep any drain plugs open during storage.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Fill it with water and plug the hole using a cork or plug.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Take your oil drain pan and place it under the oil drain plug to catch the old oil.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Fill bare or declining spots with sod, plugs or seed.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
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Take the time to inspect the blanket’s plug, too.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
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Just place the soil plug into the planting block and add your seeds.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
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However, these plugs don't block noise as well as foam.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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Invest in smart plugs, smart power strips, or timers.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
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Once the plug is loose, remove it and the oil will start pouring out.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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So Boyce says the blades on the end of the plug could shock someone.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
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The college has a week to decide whether to roll the dice or pull the plug.
—Kyle Whitmire, al, 29 Mar. 2023
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Was the plug pulled too soon on Valentin Barco?
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Add a drop of glue and tap a wood plug or piece of dowel into the hole.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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Cops pull plug on viral 'teen takeover' plot before beach town faces chaos.
—FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
- He plugged him right in the chest.
- We were able to plug the hole with cement.
- One of the DJs on the local radio station has been plugging the band's new album.
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Daniel picks it up, plugs it in, and looks through it.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
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Just plug it in and setup is a breeze.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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Others will be plugged via the draft.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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This is not a plug-and-play purchase.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
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There are glaring gaps that have to be plugged.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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How will Boston plug those holes?
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
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Some folks left plugging their ears, but enough stayed to crowd the stage.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
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There is no need to plug it in or find a charging station.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Fill it with water and plug the hole using a cork or plug.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Is he caged and plugged under all of those polka-dot suits?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026
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They are pretty plugged into it all.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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This thing isn’t even plugged into anything.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to plug it in and test it before bringing the item home, though.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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And then also, not a lot of people who can plug the hole can have a good pass rush.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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Simply plug it in, open the stand on the back, and push the big button on the front.
—Lindsey Lanquist, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2023
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Place the drain stopper in the sink to plug the drain, and fill the sink with hot water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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Return the appliance to its home and plug it back in.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
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Reattach the vent hose and plug the dryer back into the wall.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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In local news, these gaps are the most relevant to plug first.
—Subramaniam Vincent, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
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To charge, just remove the battery from the sensor and plug it in.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
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Second, plug your knowledge gaps.
—Alex Cooper, Fortune, 16 May 2026
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People are more plugged into the issue as well.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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If the fireplace is never used, plug and seal the chimney flue.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
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On game day, tote it to the game, plug it in, and let your crowd build their own sandwiches.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
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Unplug your router, wait about 30 seconds and plug it back in.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
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This draft provides options, but will there be enough picks to plug every hole?
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Leave the bilge plug out during transport (in some states, this is required by law).
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
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