Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged (away)
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Unable to turn back against the strong currents of the Napo, the party, now reduced to just 50, carried on downriver toward the Amazon.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026 -
In Russia, Cuba, Iran, Belarus, and Uganda, dictatorships have carried on for decades—oppressing and killing their people, attacking their neighbors, and destabilizing their regions.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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Romance takes on a confident, playful tone in January, inviting you to have fun while staying grounded.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Having something familiar to read, especially during turbulence or delays, can be grounding and comforting.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Separately, Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were charged by the DOJ for allegedly rigging bets through fixing pitched in MLB games.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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The soon-to-be 27-year-old has never pitched in the majors, but prior to the trade he was protected by Pittsburgh from the Rule 5 Draft and should have a good chance to start the season on the Opening Day roster.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Plugged (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged%20%28away%29. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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