plug (away)

verb

Definition of plug (away)next
as in to peg (away)

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  1. carry on
  2. pitch in
  3. plow
  4. wear out
Verb
  • As the Earth warms, farmers won’t be able to just carry on as usual.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • What happened to the ship, why mysterious clues about the voyage keep popping up, and whether a grieving Vivian will demand answers or quietly carry on propel the story.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
Definition of carry on
Verb
  • Scott needed just 11 pitches in a scoreless ninth to close out Friday’s victory.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Hunt was legendary for his willingness to crowd the plate, setting a Modern Era record with 50 hit-by-pitches in a single season in 1971 while with the Montreal Expos, where he was inducted into their Hall of Fame.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of pitch in
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  • Trump has plowed a huge hole in the innocent intent of the six justices who supported the measure, but the words from the three dissenting justices ring loud and clear for the world to have heard today.
    — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
  • Some tasks are dull on their own but easy to plow through with conversation around you.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Definition of plow
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  • Several of the houses have a special person on staff just for the barrels, a cooper who manufactures and replaces the slats that have worn out.
    — Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • Relaxed pants like this pair are perfect for a long bus tour through the countryside or for wearing out to dinner—they’ll look polished without feeling uncomfortable.
    — Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of wear out
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“Plug (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug%20%28away%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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