Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugging (away)
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The ground beneath your feet may be carrying on a kind of conversation.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Marcos Acosta might seem like an unlikely character to be carrying on the two-century-long tradition of Western American art in Colorado.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Around 80% or lower means the battery is wearing out.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Will the novelty of an MLB franchise hosting home games in California’s capital for the first time fade in the A’s second season, wearing out like the pitcher’s mound in the eighth inning?—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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With both singers playing acoustic, Crutchfield — who performs as Waxahatchee — took lead on the blockbuster country song, with Lenderman pitching in on harmony during the chorus.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2026
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Yamamoto was pitching in Toronto for the first time since pitching in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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With the state’s bragging rights at stake, Romolo is putting out a call for citizen scientists to sign up to volunteer.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, diplomacy is busy putting out different flames.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The family had installed a concrete barrier after a previous crash, a decision that may have prevented the car from plowing directly into their home.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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While much of those duties are typical for his local office — picking up trash, plowing snow and filling potholes — the 34-year-old mayor has leaned on his knack for viral content creation to drive interest and awareness of government programs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Plugging (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugging%20%28away%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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