Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugging (away)
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Hawaii prevents concealed carry permit holders from carrying on private property without the owner’s express consent, either verbally or via hanging a sign.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
11 Jan. 2026 -
The notebook includes not just copies of letters in the Watkins papers but Virginia’s meticulous record of her fact-checking and her correspondence with Polly about the book’s success, spin-offs, sequels, and other projects carrying on to Polly’s death in 1962.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 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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On sale for $30, this sweatshirt and shorts set is a no-brainer for wearing out and about with sneakers.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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That fact isn’t lost on the rookie, who said the possibility of pitching in Boston is incredibly motivating.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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But Hoffman didn’t have a homer problem in his previous three seasons as an effective reliever despite pitching in hitter-friendly environments.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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After putting out a couple of behind-the-scene photos from the filming of Season 7, Netflix has released a first official episodic image from the new season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cue a total lockdown of the hospital as everyone tries to figure out if the guy was bluffing, all while putting out the fires (and tending to the victims) left by the explosion.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Facebook and Instagram parent has vowed to continue plowing money into AI this year after spending $75 billion on it last year, forecasting bigger capital costs that could outpace revenue growth (and investors’ patience).—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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However, plowing through a thick blanket of snow, which inevitably hides everything beneath it, naturally comes with some risk, and many homeowners’ mailboxes are the first thing to take a direct hit.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Plugging (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugging%20%28away%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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