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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged (away)
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Honey would sit in the back reading books and doing homework while meetings carried on around her.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026 -
The standard-length base Ryder LT has a total payload of 1,140 kg (2,500 lb), 1,000 (2,200) of which can be carried on the flatbed itself.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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Magic potions get involved — not to mention a surfeit of whimsy — but the actor does his best to ground the cutesiness in something real.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kiel grounded out to third base before Sorrell slapped a single to right field, but was caught trying to steal second base.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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According to Bloomberg, at least 25 senior leaders from across the firm pitched in some $150 million from their own wallets to cover the outlay.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of last week's Michigan State series, Schlossnagle expressed regret that freshmen Brett Crossland and Brody Walls and transfer Haiden Leffew had not yet pitched in a real-game situation since two of the Longhorns' four games to that point had been shortened.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Plugged (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged%20%28away%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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