as in plugs
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
we had bunged up the moving van so much that we couldn't have possibly squeezed in one more thing
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Rorry Portable Wireless Charger Save yourself the trouble of a dead phone with this compact Rorry portable charger, which plugs directly into your phone—no cables needed.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
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Her lending company plugs those sorts of details — student transcripts and internship experiences, for example— into an algorithm that determines the likelihood applicants will complete college, get a job and make enough money to pay back the loan.—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
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The temperature also drops, wild animals transition to their nocturnal routines and stillness fills the air.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
23 Feb. 2026
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As spring blooms, the festive spirit of Easter fills the air, combining whimsical traditions with heartfelt celebrations.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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That item has the same sized beef patties as the Big Arch Burger and packs 740 calories.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Formerly a beacon of relative calm among his hometown’s more gonzo street rappers, the Flint upstart packs his latest album with more jokes, quirks, and personality than ever before.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Bungs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungs. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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