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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
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
As Kimmel was preparing to film his show late Wednesday afternoon, the ABC parent company pulled the plug with a call from Disney Entertainment boss Dana Walden.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Building out that platform and benefiting as more teams are plugged into it has meant Leonsis and MSE have stayed acquisitive.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Trump has been clear about wanting to see his most vocal critics be pulled off air; following CBS pulling the plug on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the president added Meyers to his list of targets after Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
As Kimmel was preparing to film his show late Wednesday afternoon, the ABC parent company pulled the plug with a call from Disney Entertainment boss Dana Walden.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
For large enterprise venues, that may mean plugging into a major CDP system and customizing it with internal resources.
—Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Building out that platform and benefiting as more teams are plugged into it has meant Leonsis and MSE have stayed acquisitive.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plug
Verb
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The fall sale is here at Nordstrom, and it’s filled with deals on top brands and trendy looks for every style and budget.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The appointments of Stacie Brown and Monty Baugh in March 2024 filled the remaining seats on the board.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to market volatility, Generation X is struggling with inflation.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hudson’s daughter, Ricky (Perry Mattfield), who works as an assistant coach, is a former track star who lost her confidence after an injury and now struggles to get the other Catfish coaches (including her dad) to take her seriously.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In past years, the event has served as a platform for Beijing to promote its national security agenda.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Across the Oscars, the BAFTAs, and the SAG awards, glitzy galas, and glam expeditions to Paris to promote The Substance, Moore and her stylist Brad Goreski delighted in gold and sparkles.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers tracked one of the suspects to a house backyard neighboring the Shiner's home and found Jillian armed with a handgun before an officer shot her.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The goal of the flyovers is to sow fear and division, Danish Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard said Thursday, adding that the country will seek additional ways to neutralize drones, including proposing legislation to allow infrastructure owners to shoot them down.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some activists devoted to ending gun violence had to look twice at the source of the ads for firearms training that flashed on their computer screens.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Part of that surprise and delight will come in October, when eligible passengers will be able to try out YouTube Premium, an ad-free subscription service, in a two-week free trial.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When finished, fold the wires in half and stack them across each other, crossing the wires until a cob shape forms.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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The best way to eat corn is straight off the cob, dripping with butter and showered with coarse salt … or grilled to roasty, caramelized perfection and slathered with spicy lime mayo.—
Beth Dooley,
Boston Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Basic includes the machine, Bluetooth ring, ring clip, an adjustable barbell, a set of barbell hooks, a pair of handles, a pair of handle extenders, a pair of ankle straps, and a triceps rope.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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But Cardi proves all their fears are true, roasting her foes left and right, as R&B singer Summer Walker coos the hook.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nordstrom’s cold-weather section is packed with markdowns on must-have seasonal pieces, from stylish outerwear to versatile jeans.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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In reality, many of these foods are nutrient-packed and can support overall health when eaten as part of a balanced diet.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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