PLUGGING (AWAY) Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

plugging (away)

verb

present participle of plug (away)

as in pegging (away)

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The city wasn't in any immediate danger, and business was carrying on like usual, Letz said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
There are multiple people, all around the lounge, carrying on full-volume business conversations as if the rest of us are simply part of their office.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Definition of carrying on

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Praedico lines up years of track data to give operators a single view of what is wearing out.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Relaxed pants like this pair are perfect for a long bus tour through the countryside or for wearing out to dinner—they’ll look polished without feeling uncomfortable.

— Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of wearing out

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Mo’ne Davis, who catapulted to fame pitching in the Little League World Series in 2014, signed to play with the Clowns earlier this year.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Through four generations, the Prisco family tree became deeply rooted in the store – with aunts, uncles, spouses and dozens of cousins all pitching in to stock shelves, slice meat and display produce.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of pitching in

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Yes, the other news of the day is that Jenkins’ 5&2 Studios and Capitol Christian Music Group are putting out an album of original songs in October.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026
Meanwhile, the goals of the war have frayed and multiplied, with the United States now putting out fires of its own making.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Definition of putting out

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Tilling or plowing in the summer disturbs the soil's delicate ecosystem and exposes moist soil to rapid water loss.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
By plowing a chunk of their earnings into repurchases, the companies reduce the number of shares outstanding, which has the effect of boosting earnings per share and ultimately the stock price.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

Definition of plowing

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