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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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as in to stop (up)
to prevent passage through by filling with something
hair plugged up the drain
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as in laborer
a person who does very hard or dull work
the quiet pluggers are the ones who really keep this company going
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Recent Examples of plug
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
It’s been so interesting to hear about plugging and abandonment issues from a different perspective.
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Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The Blavor solar charging bank earns its place because the solar backup adds useful insurance during long days away from plug points, and Cannes generally never has enough plug points for that week of excess demand.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
This tablet rocks up to 13 hours of battery life which is helpful to keep your kids engaged and attentive without constantly being asked where the plugger is.
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PC Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
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Verb
That said, for the ultimate plug-and-play experience in this price range, the Bluetti Apex 300 edges out the E3800LFP just enough to remain our Editors' Choice winner.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
It’s been so interesting to hear about plugging and abandonment issues from a different perspective.
—
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Noun
The contemporary reimagining of Austen’s 1818 novel was in advanced pre-production in Bath and Bristol in early 2025, when producers pulled the plug on the £7M ($9M) venture citing financing issues.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The Blavor solar charging bank earns its place because the solar backup adds useful insurance during long days away from plug points, and Cannes generally never has enough plug points for that week of excess demand.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
Since ’18-19, the winger has served valiantly as a bottom-6 high motor, a plugger who refuses to downshift during big moments.
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Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
This tablet rocks up to 13 hours of battery life which is helpful to keep your kids engaged and attentive without constantly being asked where the plugger is.
—
PC Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
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Combine gin, lime juice, syrup, Aperol and dry Curaçao in a shaker filled with ice.
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Parents are looking for activities that do more than fill the hours, and a good cooking class can hand a child real skills, real confidence and a few recipes worth making again at home.
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Amid the mutiny in the House, Johnson canceled unrelated votes, struggling to get enough support to move the legislation.
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The Pirates posted a six-run fifth inning against struggling starter Aaron Nola (3-5).
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Supporters of Amendment 3 have used Thursday’s court ruling to promote the new amendment.
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The man advanced toward police, and one officer shot the man, the KBI said.
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Kaiseem Smith, 16, is also being sought by police in connection with the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt, who was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home on June 6.
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With the passage of Thursday’s law, both sides have agreed to pull their respective measures from the November ballot, halting campaigns that had both parties amassing tens of millions in funding and blanketing the airwaves with ads.
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How many of them will still be generating leads from those same ads in three years without continuing to pay for every single click?
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Peeking inside the husk should reveal kernels that look fresh and intact, extending to the very top of the cob.
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Add 1 teaspoon of water over the corn, then wrap the foil tightly around the cob.
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My career actually focuses on bonding and preventing taxpayers from being on the hook for the failures of bankrupt and corrupt companies.
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If organizers experience significant losses, the city would be on the hook for the first $270 million and possibly more after that.
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Volunteers with Georgia's Own Credit Union spent Tuesday packing 500 meal kits as part of MUST Ministries' Summer Lunch program.
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Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides.
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“Plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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