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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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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
Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
With Ukrainian long-range and frontline drones stretching Russia’s military over its vast territory, the Kremlin is turning to businesses to plug gaps in protection of critical sites.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This is basically the company’s quick battery swapping system, which pips the Stark Varg EX’s plug-only capability.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
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Verb
Falcons inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud acknowledged replacing Elliss, who wore several different hats on the team’s defense, requires more than a plug-and-play solution.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
With Ukrainian long-range and frontline drones stretching Russia’s military over its vast territory, the Kremlin is turning to businesses to plug gaps in protection of critical sites.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
At the time, congressional Democrats pushed for answers from Skydance on whether the company was involved in Paramount’s decision to pull the plug on the show.
—Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This is basically the company’s quick battery swapping system, which pips the Stark Varg EX’s plug-only capability.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plug
Verb
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The service Warm, jovial, and filled with smiles as is typical of island hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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However, his exit created a two-way contract spot that was filled by Mac McClung, who not-so-coincidentally was about to represent the 76ers in the All-Star Saturday Night Dunk Contest.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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As families struggle with rising costs, healthcare affordability has emerged as a defining issue heading into the midterms.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The back-to-back deals offer one of the clearest signals yet that Abel is prepared to put Berkshire’s enormous balance sheet to work after years of criticism that the company had become too cautious and was struggling to find opportunities large enough to move the needle.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Verb
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An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Three researchers, two of whom have since gone on to bigger and better successes, Vinay Prasad and Tracey Beth Hoeg, explained in detail how committed the CDC was to promoting masks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Wherever possible, Arnold shot outside the studio, capturing her subjects going about their everyday lives — a radical approach for celebrity photography at the time.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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According to Marcia, George was convinced he’d be laughed out of Hollywood because in the original script characters were running around and shooting at one another and nobody was getting hurt.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Most of the spending is on ads intended to introduce voters to Tubbs, who may be best known nationally for driving an experiment giving select Stockton residents universal basic income.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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To keep them fresh even longer, wrap each corn cob individually in a damp paper towel to keep the kernels from drying out.—
Staff Author,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Cut each cob in half for buffet-sized servings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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As part of the transaction, the Marlins remained on the hook for $30 million of the $295 million remaining on Stanton’s 13-year contract.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In his lethal line of work, Lobo comes fortified with an arsenal of guns, blades, grenades, and a wicked titanium chain equipped with a sharp hook.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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If you’re headed to a region with a malaria risk, don’t hesitate to pack 100% DEET bug spray.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Once considered competitive territory, the district was transformed into safe Republican ground after Democratic mapmakers packed it with conservative voters siphoned from neighboring GOP seats.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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“Plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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