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as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
plugged the hole in the wall with putty
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2
as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
plugged away at solving the math problem
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie
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as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun
the drug lord plugged the stool pigeon as a lesson for any others who were tempted to talk
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as in cob
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as in hook
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Recent Examples of plug
Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 9 June 2025
Byram played under Farke at Norwich City, while Max Aarons got as far as the training ground before pulling the plug on a transfer and Emi Buendia was pursued over several windows.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Marc Levy, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
One of the most common mistakes travelers make is plugging phones into an unprotected USB charging port at the airport, which hackers can corrupt with malware.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
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Verb
Google has no problem with pulling the plug when things aren't working, or priorities change.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 9 June 2025
Byram played under Farke at Norwich City, while Max Aarons got as far as the training ground before pulling the plug on a transfer and Emi Buendia was pursued over several windows.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Noun
For Big Tech, plugging data centers directly into a power plant can take years off their development timelines and is a much faster route to procuring power than connecting to the congested electricity grid.
—Marc Levy, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
One of the most common mistakes travelers make is plugging phones into an unprotected USB charging port at the airport, which hackers can corrupt with malware.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plug
Verb
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Send three thoughtful messages daily and watch your pipeline fill with warm leads.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The home created for the program was filled with a gym, healthful food and other healthful amenities.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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However, San Jose has struggled to keep pace, with the city failing to see a single construction start last year for market-rate multi-family developments over 20 units, making the Pleasant Hills project a potential bonus should it be constructed.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Now, with no practical skills to speak of, the newly unemployed Grant struggled to find work.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
Verb
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This intergovernmental coalition brings together 43 countries, working collectively to promote and defend freedom of religion or belief worldwide.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Right-hander Adam Mazur will make his Marlins’ debut Wednesday after being promoted from Triple-A Jacksonville, McCullough said.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Sending irrelevant messages and ads—whether digital or email—turns off most current users.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The deal will be supported by marketing efforts, with Charter also selling Disney’s streaming services to its broadband subscribers, and offering upgrades to ad-free tiers to its Spectrum TV customers.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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Be generous with the application, making sure each cob is evenly coated.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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Say hello to this nifty peeler from Oxo that removes each kernel of corn straight from the cob with ease.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Defaulted borrowers at risk of wage garnishment Student loan collections efforts had largely been on pause since the pandemic began in March 2020, but Trump administration officials have said that taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook when people don’t repay their education debt.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The main hook was its more layered and mature take on the lore surrounding the character and the more fantastical mythology built around this specific story.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Your hands/fingers are enough, no need to really pack it down with a measuring cup.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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These waterproof shoe bags are a game-changer for anyone who packs an extra pair of shoes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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Haliburton was laboring, and the Pacers were working around it.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Indeed, where Webb got soft contact and quick outs, needing just 98 pitches to complete his seventh seven-inning outing of the season, Yamamoto labored through hitters’ counts and long at-bats, issuing a career-high five walks while finding the strike zone on just 56 of his 102 pitches.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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“Plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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