plugged (away)

verb

Definition of plugged (away)next
past tense of plug (away)
as in pegged (away)

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  1. carried on
  2. ground
  3. pitched in
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  • That tradition is carried on by Gordon Kenny, the artist behind Double Wonderful, a (deliberately) inscrutable T-shirt brand.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • Harry ultimately carried on with the trip alone, while Meghan, Archie and Lilibet traveled to Britain from Portugal, where the family was vacationing, on July 9.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of carried on
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  • For couples trying to build a life that feels both grounded and inspired, Charlotte makes a strong case for itself.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Every supporting cast member pops, Zimmer’s score is ominously tense, and the action sequences are grounded and effective.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of ground
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  • Pomeranz was the opener last October in Game 5 of the National League Division Series against Milwaukee, while Civale pitched in long relief in Game 1.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • For Argentina, while the supporting cast have pitched in with big moments, this is undoubtedly, and once again, the Messi show.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of pitched in
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“Plugged (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged%20%28away%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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