as in laborer
a person who does very hard or dull work
the quiet pluggers are the ones who really keep this company going
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Recent Examples of plugger
Since ’18-19, the winger has served valiantly as a bottom-6 high motor, a plugger who refuses to downshift during big moments.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
This tablet rocks up to 13 hours of battery life which is helpful to keep your kids engaged and attentive without constantly being asked where the plugger is.
—PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
This tablet rocks up to 13 hours of battery life which is helpful to keep your kids engaged and attentive without constantly being asked where the plugger is.
—PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugger
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Last January, a three-day raid in Kern County where undocumented laborers were arrested set off panic in the Central Valley and other farming regions with large immigrant workforces.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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As the sweep unfolded, dozens of laborers moved methodically through the forest’s steep and muddy terrain.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The hospitality union represents roughly 2,000 workers at the arena, potentially disrupting one of the biggest sporting events in the world.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Plugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugger. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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