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past tense of plug
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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of plugged
Verb
He is very plugged into the world of change-makers in the incarceration realm. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025 But the new generation of GaN chargers with more power and USB ports sometimes struggle to stay plugged in due to their size and weight. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2024
Adjective
The model isn't wrong; the architecture it's being plugged into is out of sync. Prashant Kondle, Forbes.com, 19 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 See All Example Sentences for plugged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged
Verb
  • However, a different vibe soon filled the arena once the countdown clock reached zero and a video charting Kirk's career from 18-year-old organizer to one of the GOP’s most prominent activists came on-screen.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • What’s the difference between a boss who is optimistic, practices positive thinking, coaches, and inspires their team and a bad boss who is just filled with toxic positivity?
    Mita Mallick, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • All eight of Jelly Roll’s singles promoted to country radio have now gone the distance, extending his perfect record on Country Airplay.
    Russ Penuell, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And what about the relationship between Firehouse Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), who had a highly contentious relationship with his team after taking it over last season from the promoted, and beloved Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker)?
    Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • It was discovered in 1986 and first drilled in the 1990s.
    Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • After junior Zander Govostes drilled a 22-yard field goal to push Xaverian’s lead to 10-0 later in the frame, Springfield Central (2-1) answered.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Naturally, these aren't feature-packed as an iPad with a stylus – but that's sort of the point.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Lionel Richie’s new memoir Truly — named after his 1982 debut solo single — is packed with personal stories from his decades in music.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • These women, many of whom worked in relative obscurity for all their lives, labored to redefine the rights and dignity of all people.
    Time, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Hammond labored 50 hours over a two week span to create her project.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the interim, Ludwinski sold Sister Pie goods at Eastern Market on specific dates, took special orders and offered limited items with occasional openings.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The full-service pharmacy first opened in 1962 and became well-known for its cult-favorite ice cream brand, Thrifty, which has since been sold due to the store’s bankruptcy.
    Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • An iridescent, three-dimensional butterfly reminiscent of the singer's Lover era popped up as the centerpiece of the gift, and a card with the Grammy winner's full name was set below the sparkling figurine.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Dawes popped late in the year when he was elevated to starter for his last two games, putting up 21 points and 15 rebounds in a Big 12 tourney loss to UCF and then 19 points and 11 rebounds in a loss to Butler in the Crown.
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Both teams are currently ranked in the top 10, and as is well-documented, Franklin has struggled in such games.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The food bank has struggled to keep up with demand following the cuts and a decrease in private donations.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025

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