1
as in filled
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
plugged the hole in the wall with putty
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2
as in wrought
to devote serious and sustained effort
plugged away at solving the math problem
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3
as in promoted
to provide publicity for
the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie
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as in drilled
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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Recent Examples of plugged
Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 30 July 2024
Some had common themes: posture, plugged ears, the power of mind over spasmodic clenching of the diaphragm, which is basically what a hiccup is.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
As early voting begins in San Antonio's municipal election, everyone who's the least bit plugged in knows Mayor Ron Nirenberg is seeking re-election to a fourth and final term.
—Marc Duvoisin, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2023
No one was seated in the immediate two seats — 26 A and B — nearest the plugged door, Homendy said.
—Danny Lee, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2024
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Verb
The area around the plugged duct may be tender, swollen, and red.
—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 30 July 2024
Some had common themes: posture, plugged ears, the power of mind over spasmodic clenching of the diaphragm, which is basically what a hiccup is.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
As early voting begins in San Antonio's municipal election, everyone who's the least bit plugged in knows Mayor Ron Nirenberg is seeking re-election to a fourth and final term.
—Marc Duvoisin, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2023
No one was seated in the immediate two seats — 26 A and B — nearest the plugged door, Homendy said.
—Danny Lee, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged
Verb
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There are hiking trails ranging from beginner-friendly to near-vertical scrambles, Gilded Age mansions filled with rich history, contemporary art destinations, miles of pastoral farmland and charming small towns.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shaw has the benefit of hitting in a lineup filled with talent.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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He was promoted to assistant city manager in 2013.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The winning ticket in Friday's drawing was sold at a Circle K store in Cottonwood, California.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
28 Dec. 2024
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According to a news release from the lottery, a single ticket sold in Cottonwood, California, matched all six numbers in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing.—
Aaron Valdez,
The Enquirer,
28 Dec. 2024
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The signature purple glow has popped up, then disappeared, across the country as the lamps slowly fail and are replaced.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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A week later, his name popped up on a list of Venezuelans who were being held at the Central American mega prison.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Bears offense struggled under coordinator Shane Waldron, so he was fired.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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When Barbra Streisand struggled with the replacement orchestrations during a recording session, the conductor had Cullen’s original scores on hand.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Those who worked with him always circled back to his genuine joy on the podium.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In the days after a 15-year-old girl shot and killed another student and a teacher, and wounded six others before taking her own life, faith and community leaders across southern Wisconsin have joined hands and hearts with crowds of people who are heavy with grief, fear and uncertainty.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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That final scene on the cliff’s edge was shot on location in the middle of winter.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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The bay door, which was supposed to open to release the satellites, was jammed shut.—
Guthrie Scrimgeour,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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“Plugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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