plugging (up)

present participle of plug (up)

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Verb
  • In terms of how the oral medicine works, JOURNAVX provides relief by blocking pain signals found in the periphery, not in the brain, like traditional opioids.
    Essence, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Per city guidance, leave a one-foot gap between the curb and the leaf piles to avoid blocking storm drains and ensure all leaves can be picked up.
    Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In two felony counts, Comey indicted for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Withers was booked into the Pulaski County jail on charges of fleeing and obstructing government operations, both misdemeanors, and was released Saturday.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Plugging (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugging%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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