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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
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
In addition, most of the money dedicated to well plugging is expended through contractors.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
These items often need daily recharging, necessitating regular plugging and unplugging.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Katie Tarasov,ari Levy, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Wright’s priorities include cutting regulatory red tape so permits can be issued quicker, plugging orphan wells and building out the state’s energy infrastructure.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
California has tried to accelerate the pace of plugging idle oil wells in recent years.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Sadly, then, the state seems more interested in plugging a budget hole than meeting its climate goals.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the definition of a producing well needs to be clarified to hold companies accountable for plugging wells sooner.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Some folks left plugging their ears, but enough stayed to crowd the stage.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
Holding space for your interests, priorities and life circumstances is good offense, but a crazy job market also requires strong career defense, such as plugging up your financial foundation and skill gaps.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These systems can be purchased for a fraction of the price of rooftop panels and can be as simple to use as plugging into an existing electrical outlet.
—Calvin Ball, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
In addition, most of the money dedicated to well plugging is expended through contractors.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
These items often need daily recharging, necessitating regular plugging and unplugging.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
Anthropic’s Claude Cowork has quickly taken off in the enterprise by plugging into more applications.
—Katie Tarasov,ari Levy, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Wright’s priorities include cutting regulatory red tape so permits can be issued quicker, plugging orphan wells and building out the state’s energy infrastructure.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
California has tried to accelerate the pace of plugging idle oil wells in recent years.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Sadly, then, the state seems more interested in plugging a budget hole than meeting its climate goals.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the definition of a producing well needs to be clarified to hold companies accountable for plugging wells sooner.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Some folks left plugging their ears, but enough stayed to crowd the stage.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
Holding space for your interests, priorities and life circumstances is good offense, but a crazy job market also requires strong career defense, such as plugging up your financial foundation and skill gaps.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These systems can be purchased for a fraction of the price of rooftop panels and can be as simple to use as plugging into an existing electrical outlet.
—Calvin Ball, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugging
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The alternative asset management company allowed investors to withdraw nearly 8% of its BCRED private credit fund, according to a Monday filling.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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With this recipe, the whole family can enjoy the flavors of Buffalo wings in the form of a hearty casserole that makes a filling dinner.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Often, the abusive partner will blame the other person for not packing enough water, not walking fast enough or not having the right gear or equipment.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Instead of packing multiple pairs, these are the only sneakers that earn a spot in my travel wardrobe.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The son of a medical-gas plumber who worked night shifts, Darnold just kept laboring at his craft.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the summer of 2024, UNICEF’s representative in Congo suggested that 361,000 children might be laboring in mines in southern Congo, though this number seems implausibly high and drew quick opprobrium from Congolese NGOs that work on the issue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Iran’s strikes on Gulf cities are a blow to the region’s goal of promoting itself as a financial center that can be a haven of stability.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The group further elucidated that the program should chiefly prioritize reuse and repair, with retail and community-based organizations responsible for promoting and providing visibility for repair services.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ryan Gosling acted against a couple of surprising collaborators while shooting his latest movie.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Video of a barricade situation in Baltimore County is gaining attention and giving a closer look at what led to police shooting and killing a man inside his home on Wednesday night.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In the closing weeks, his campaign poured time and resources into South Texas and Houston, working to blunt Crockett’s advantage among Latino voters.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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While the store was never in danger of closing because of finances, there were signs of distress in the overall business of art supplies.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the aftermath of the 2007-09 Great Recession, Warsh — then a Fed governor — objected to some of the central bank’s efforts to help the struggling economy by pushing down rates even though unemployment exceeded 9%.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the United Nations wrote on X that major cities in Afghanistan were reportedly bombed by the Pakistani military on Friday, marking a new escalation and raising fears for civilians already struggling under the harsh rule of the Taliban authorities.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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State retailer would be restricted to selling only from licensed manufacturers.—
Otis Moss III,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Plugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugging. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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