Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged (away)
Verb
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Once the war had ended, many German artists, including Mercker, carried on with business as usual.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026 -
For the first time this season, first-round games were not carried on local affiliates, pushing more viewers toward national broadcasts.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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After that second-inning flyout, Harper grounded out two innings later.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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High-tech coatings that allow its Pratt & Whitney geared turbofans to run at hotter temperatures have shown flaws, forcing airline customers to send aircraft in for extra maintenance, backing up repair shops and grounding hundreds of jets waiting for inspection and repair.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The organization says 169 individual donors have pitched in to help cover the costs, along with several businesses.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The Lakers threatened to walk off in the eighth inning, after Dillon Aikins, who pitched in relief of Cole Hendrickson, walked Devin Antonya to lead off the stanza.—
Zachary McMahon,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Plugged (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged%20%28away%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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