plugged (up) 1 of 2

past tense of plug (up)

plugged (up)

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged (up)
Verb
  • But Congress has long blocked that increase from taking effect, with lawmakers from both parties fearful about the political fallout of voting themselves a pay raise.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But the initiative was quickly blocked in court on procedural grounds and later rescinded by the Biden administration.
    Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lottery seats may be partially obstructed.
    Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Ogles launched a congressional probe into O’Connell, claiming his administration obstructed ICE operations.
    Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Plugged (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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