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as in filled
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
plugged the hole in the wall with putty
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as in labored
to devote serious and sustained effort
plugged away at solving the math problem
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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
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
He is very plugged into the world of change-makers in the incarceration realm.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Others found schadenfreude upon hearing in February that the newsmagazine would be plucked from its separate headquarters on West 57th Street and plugged alongside the rest of the news division’s editors, producers and reporters at an office across the avenue.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
Olsen: This season in particular feels very plugged into things that are happening in our real world right now.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
He is very plugged into the world of change-makers in the incarceration realm.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Households today have a growing number of chargers plugged into outlets—for phones, laptops, security cameras, and more.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Others found schadenfreude upon hearing in February that the newsmagazine would be plucked from its separate headquarters on West 57th Street and plugged alongside the rest of the news division’s editors, producers and reporters at an office across the avenue.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The plane, filled with 11 skydivers and a pilot, crashed shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Washington starter Cade Cavalli, scratched from the lineup the previous day due to illness, labored through 2 2/3 innings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Debby labored and gave birth in our bedroom under a bright full moon and snow outside; Felix arrived right into my hands.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Yet, all the white men eligible for a promotion to the rank of General were promoted.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to head coach, replacing John Tortorella, the club announced Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The exchange came about a minute after Clark drilled a 3-pointer in Reese's face.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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He was pulled from Monday's game against Miami after getting drilled on the right wrist and missed the next game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Gutter downspouts or roof runoff from clogged gutters can quickly create a soggy spot that will last for days.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The appliances can become clogged, causing hot liquid or steam to build up and be released unexpectedly during use.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Ecuador’s fans packed Philadelphia Stadium last Monday, too, with their yellow dwarfing the orange of Ivory Coast supporters.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Team Melli was essentially the home team in the Los Angeles area for its second straight match in front of a stadium packed with fans from the diaspora both supporting the Iranians and decrying the government, with boos of the anthem and hundreds of pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flags displayed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Once her shots started to fall, the Sparks struggled to contain her.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The group struggled to find relevance in the aftermath of Kath’s death, largely thanks to shifting musical tastes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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“Plugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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