Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged (away)
Verb
-
His successors, Michael Dolphin and Geneva Robinson, carried on this sense of mission.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026 -
That would be a fitting tribute, and one that could be carried on throughout the NASCAR season and beyond, in much the way Alan Kulwicki’s reverse victory lap has long threaded its way through the sport.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2026
Verb
-
Buddhist, recently widowed, and a successful artist, Rose is ditsy and rather eccentric, but is grounded by a 13-year-old step-granddaughter.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
-
Clemens had two chances to complete the feat but popped up in the seventh inning and then grounded out to second to end the eighth.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
Verb
-
After starting the year with the New York Mets, Garcia pitched in just nine games for the Twins before leaving his contract.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
-
China has pitched in on Pakistan’s efforts to mediate and recently called for a comprehensive ceasefire.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Plugged (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged%20%28away%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
