Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugging (away)
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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 -
What’s it like seeing the new class of artists from your home state carrying on the legacy?—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And yes, that extends to our federal government — in particular, the Department of Homeland Security, which is fast wearing out its welcome here.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Amazon Essentials Waisted Sweatshirt Dress Dresses aren’t just for wearing out—this sweatshirt dress is the perfect loungewear basic to stay comfortable at home on chilly days.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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Morgan started throwing off the mound a bit after transferring to Hope International University and continued to dabble in pitching in the West Coast summer league in Portland, Ore.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mason Forbes added 10 points (2 threes) for Kennedale with Jacoby Lovings pitching in 9.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shortly after, the fire department arrived and spent nearly four hours putting out the flames.—
Chloe Rosen,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The hope is to focus on quality rather than just putting out a lot of records.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Now imagine a 6-3, 204-pound Spellacy plowing toward you with a top-15 speed.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 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 1 Mar. 2026.
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