PLUGGERS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

pluggers

noun

plural of plugger

as in laborers

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 pluggers Unfortunately for Jorgensen, just about every Big Ten roster has a post player like Fielder — long, quick pluggers with a hard elbow in your ribs and a soft touch at the rim. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026

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His articles argued that migrant laborers were essential to California agriculture yet often faced hostility, poverty and unsafe living conditions.

— James Ward, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Management balanced multiple factors before choosing the site, prioritizing the regional availability of industrial laborers, logistical links to western power grids, and local economic development programs.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

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Adopted by the Atlanta City Council this spring, the initiative offers a framework to hold the city accountable for protecting workers’ rights and address the needs of vulnerable populations, among other goals, during World Cup games.

— DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
The plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a statement that the lawsuit asks for one thing — preserving the status quo to keep the workers employed pending arbitration.

— Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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