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
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.
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PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugger
Noun
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Meanwhile, blue-collar or trade laborers are expected to remain essential.—
Eyal Lifshitz,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the Mauser Packaging Solutions plant floor, laborers do the dirty work of reconditioning steel containers used to transport chemicals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, the government holds a position in a company that’s laying off American workers.—
,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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The pandemic underscored how much neighborhoods rely on proximity to service workers.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Plugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugger. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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