1
as in packing
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
plugged the hole in the wall with putty
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2
as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort
plugged away at solving the math problem
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3
as in promoting
to provide publicity for
the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie
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as in shooting
to strike with a missile from a gun
the drug lord plugged the stool pigeon as a lesson for any others who were tempted to talk
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Recent Examples of plugging
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
The setup is essentially as simple as plugging it in.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
With its pre-measured syringes and compact LED mouthpiece, which can be powered by plugging into your phone, it’s designed for easy application that can be achieved at home or while traveling.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Google, for example, has the advantage of plugging its AI into popular services like Gmail and Google Docs.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
This lunation might highlight what you’ve been hustling for since March — where the financial wins are real and where leaks still need plugging.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Kinne has a hands-on approach to roster management and has shown a knack for flipping his roster and quickly plugging holes to address needs.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The mother-of-one began posting on Saturday for the first time in a month, plugging her upcoming album set to release on March 27, 2026.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Industry executives such as Aravind Kamireddy grasp the reality that plugging the talent gap is not an overnight solution but rather a strategic need.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Not to be outdone, however, Elon Musk then began plugging an update to Grok Imagine, the video feature for his company xAI‘s chatbot.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
The setup is essentially as simple as plugging it in.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
With its pre-measured syringes and compact LED mouthpiece, which can be powered by plugging into your phone, it’s designed for easy application that can be achieved at home or while traveling.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Google, for example, has the advantage of plugging its AI into popular services like Gmail and Google Docs.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
This lunation might highlight what you’ve been hustling for since March — where the financial wins are real and where leaks still need plugging.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Kinne has a hands-on approach to roster management and has shown a knack for flipping his roster and quickly plugging holes to address needs.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The mother-of-one began posting on Saturday for the first time in a month, plugging her upcoming album set to release on March 27, 2026.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Industry executives such as Aravind Kamireddy grasp the reality that plugging the talent gap is not an overnight solution but rather a strategic need.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugging
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And now, Lundell is going to play a big role in filling Barkov’s absence this season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The constant stream of AI slop filling up everyone's feeds has raised the question of whether users will tire of AI videos as a genre of content.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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With The Fulfillment, the sub-context is how clout culture is a currency, how attention itself has become a currency, just like our laboring bodies are.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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While such a scenario sounds potentially maudlin and manipulative, Lucero — who wrote the film from a personal place — never allows that to happen by making the characters complex and flawed, and laboring under real-life issues.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Milei instead relied on the IMF’s guidance for promoting fiscal discipline.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Leo will soon embark on his first international trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to focus on promoting peace in the Middle East.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Ryder, wearing a purple Mercury T-shirt, was shooting on inflatable mini-hoops.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Condon admits such an experience, from shooting to release, has been both unusual and remarkable.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the closing credits rolled, Finola Dwyer (Brooklyn, An Education), who happened to be seated next to me, looked over, but neither of us could speak.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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The closing angle of Raw saw Vision members Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed turn on Rollins after the main event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bulb lasagna avoids this by packing an impressive amount of successive blooms into a small space.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Section Two of the act tries to prevent legislative map drawers from diluting the votes of minorities by either packing them into one district or spreading them out among too many districts to have an impact.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Families are struggling with rising costs while City Hall wastes millions.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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Through scholarships and events, the organization aims to support and encourage people struggling with illness.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The book is on track to be one of the best-selling memoirs of this year.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The film is adapted from the popular YA novel of the same name by New York Times best-selling author Courtney Summers.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Plugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugging. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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