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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 wrought
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
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
Advertisement Best sketch of the night: The ‘American Girl’ movie trailer nobody asked for Someone on the writing staff is very plugged into the American Girl universe, as evidenced by a previous sketch this season about a cafe themed to the popular dolls.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2023
When Salas couldn’t convert a 20-foot uphill birdie putt on the 18th and Castren recovered from a plugged approach shot in the bunker to pour her par putt into the heart of the cup, Europe had its fourth Solheim Cup win in its last six meetings with the Americans.
—BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2021
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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
Advertisement Best sketch of the night: The ‘American Girl’ movie trailer nobody asked for Someone on the writing staff is very plugged into the American Girl universe, as evidenced by a previous sketch this season about a cafe themed to the popular dolls.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2023
When Salas couldn’t convert a 20-foot uphill birdie putt on the 18th and Castren recovered from a plugged approach shot in the bunker to pour her par putt into the heart of the cup, Europe had its fourth Solheim Cup win in its last six meetings with the Americans.
—BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged
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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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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 motion also requests that the federal government provide the manufacture date and original funding source for each of the wall materials sold to GovPlanet.—
Ayden Runnels,
Austin American-Statesman,
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
Adjective
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At Bradford, this meant heading towards exit gates at the back of the stand that were padlocked shut, and turnstiles that could only be operated by anyone entering from outside.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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When times are good, the trapdoor generally stays shut but when a bust comes along these trapdoors start springing open.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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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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Gunning shot to the stars in 2024.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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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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“Plugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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