as in to stop (up)
to prevent passage through by filling with something
hair plugged up the drain
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Verb
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Courthouse security directed media members to leave in the opposite direction, blocking the way.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025 -
While a few other silhouettes are in the running, this eye-catching option adds some personality to every outfit and helps block out more of the sun than smaller pairs.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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“Plug (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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