PLUGGING Synonyms: 238 Similar and Opposite Words

plugging 1 of 2

noun

as in filling

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plugging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of plug

as in packing

to close up so that no empty spaces remain plugged the hole in the wall with putty

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as in laboring

to devote serious and sustained effort plugged away at solving the math problem

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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

Noun

There’s no plugging-in and the petrol engine never drives the car. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 There is also an interesting opportunity at mixed full-serve/self-serve stations to reward self-serve customers for doing the plugging, so an attendant is not needed. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 In addition, most of the money dedicated to well plugging is expended through contractors. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 Changes in estrogen and androgen levels can increase keratin production, promoting follicular plugging, while also affecting oil and sweat gland activity. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026 The framework also showed high precision in tasks like charger plugging, where millimeter-level accuracy is critical. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026 To address the issue, the Center for Biological Diversity is pushing for faster plugging of idle wells, prioritizing the effort near sensitive locations and making oil and gas companies pay for it. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 Continue reading … RATTLED HOST — CNN's Jake Tapper 'very unhappy' after network tightens book plugging. — FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026 Oil companies are required to set aside funds, called bonds, that the state can call on to pay for well plugging and environmental cleanup. — Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 22 Jan. 2026

Verb

The attack relies on plugging the device, which costs less than $100, into a port hidden by a hatch on the exterior of the plane, which the researchers say is easily within reach of maintenance workers and airline staff. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, plugging the case in for 10 minutes will give it and the buds 10 hours of juice in total. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 The other was plugging the sewer, which could be done for around $2,500 and would also cut off the Kingdom’s water supply. — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 If there is regular flow of self-serve customers to the station, they can be rewarded for plugging and unplugging full-serve cars. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The apprentices worked in an assembly line fashion, taking each computer out of the box and plugging it into a charging station. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026 Gray has spent most of his short senior career plugging gaps and at some stage needs to settle in one position. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Whatever the Padres do, Monday’s trade deadline will be about plugging holes. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 In May, Beijing rolled out new rules specifically for new biomedical technologies, plugging what observers said was a gap in how the development of advanced therapies, including personalized treatments, are controlled. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugging

Noun

The pair’s color is split nearly half-and-half, with light blue filling in the front portion of the shoe before shifting to a bold gold yellow shade.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
Three kinds of cheese are mixed into the buttery filling before the dough is rolled up cinnamon roll-style and baked until golden.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Some of the top documentary filmmakers in the world soon will be packing their bags for Toronto, preparing for a curtain call at one of the world’s most important cinematic events.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Weipz said the families of the victims had already been packing to head to Washington for the trial.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of packing

Verb

While practicing for a sixth straight day, laboring in a heat index pushing 90 degrees, the Chiefs were bound to be a bit ill-mannered.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Complicated births that require, for example, extended time laboring will now be differentiated and might cost more, while uncomplicated births will cost less.

— Camille A. Clare, STAT, 23 July 2026

Definition of laboring

Verb

Earlier this year, the diner rolled out the Fiesta Chicken Protein Bowl, promoting the dish's 52 grams of protein.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Before putting your home on the market, talk with your REALTOR® about their strategy for promoting your property and whether your home will be listed in the MLS from the start.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of promoting

Verb

Actors and crew describe standard 18 to 20-hour working days as productions rushed to stay within budget while shooting what are essentially feature-length movies in the space of roughly a week.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Though the Valkyries attempts more 3-pointers than any other team, their centers are not shooting threats.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of shooting

Noun

Antonelli held on for second for Mercedes after championship rival George Russell was told to let him through in the closing laps.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Edwin Díaz will be used in less-stressful situations upon his return from neck inflammation before potentially resuming closing responsibilities.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of closing

Verb

The complaint claims the companies' products have been improperly collecting, sharing and selling personal data, like cellphone and vehicle location data.

— Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Off Campus followed, based on Elle Kennedy’s best-selling novel The Deal, before Disney announced The Shards, following a group of teens against the backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles.

— Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026