Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugging (away)
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Painter said every part of his game felt in sync, from pregame warmups to keeping his emotions in check while pitching in front of about 40 friends and family in his ticket group.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 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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These teases run counter to the messaging Grande has been putting out since last year about not doing another album anytime soon.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2026
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Michigan spent most of this season – and all of the NCAA tournament – absolutely plowing through their opponents.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The conversation appears to be about plowing resources for the city's airport.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
3 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 17 Apr. 2026.
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