Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugging (away)
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For now, retailers who sell kratom products are simply carrying on until they’re investigated by county health inspectors.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026 -
The remainder of the trailer flicks at these while carrying on with her suggestion that Erika is up to no good.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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These vape devices aren’t failing or wearing out.—
Ryan Brennan
March 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Brockett emphasizes, producers are cognizant of not wearing out their welcome with viewers.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hurlbut said neighbors are pitching in to cover attorneys’ fees.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Winner Sandy Alcantara — the Marlins’ ace, pitching in his home ballpark — gave up three runs and five hits while striking out three in three innings.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fire rescue said early on that putting out the fire could take days.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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But Trent Reznor has been putting out remixes of Nine Inch Nails LPs and singles for decades just to satisfy his curiosity.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2026
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Others have issues with the imagery on the seal on the flag, which depicts a settler plowing the land as a Native American rides off on horseback into the distance.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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While plowing through waist-deep powder in Tahoe, California, two skiers came across a third buried below the surface.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Plugging (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugging%20%28away%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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