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as in fills
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
plugged the hole in the wall with putty
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as in struggles
to devote serious and sustained effort
plugged away at solving the math problem
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as in promotes
to provide publicity for
the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie
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as in shoots
to strike with a missile from a gun
the drug lord plugged the stool pigeon as a lesson for any others who were tempted to talk
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as in cobs
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as in buildups
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as in hooks
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Recent Examples of plugs
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
Another distinction is its saddle and seatpost, which form a unit that plugs into a corner of the square motor/battery assembly.
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ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
For older systems, travelers can purchase additional accessories like AirFly, which plugs into the headphone jack and connects to wireless headphones via Bluetooth.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Her lending company plugs those sorts of details — student transcripts and internship experiences, for example— into an algorithm that determines the likelihood applicants will complete college, get a job and make enough money to pay back the loan.
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James Pollard,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
When Jonah plugs his drive into the server, the drones immediately lock onto him.
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Allison Degrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
The closest Grocery Outlets are in Point Loma and Mira Mesa, so this location plugs a gap for San Diego’s central coastal neighborhoods.
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Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
The tree plugs into a standard outlet and features a 60-foot cord.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
Daniel picks it up, plugs it in, and looks through it.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The discovery also plugs a gap in our understanding of Venus's dense atmosphere.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
Another distinction is its saddle and seatpost, which form a unit that plugs into a corner of the square motor/battery assembly.
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ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
For older systems, travelers can purchase additional accessories like AirFly, which plugs into the headphone jack and connects to wireless headphones via Bluetooth.
—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Her lending company plugs those sorts of details — student transcripts and internship experiences, for example— into an algorithm that determines the likelihood applicants will complete college, get a job and make enough money to pay back the loan.
—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
When Jonah plugs his drive into the server, the drones immediately lock onto him.
—
Allison Degrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
The closest Grocery Outlets are in Point Loma and Mira Mesa, so this location plugs a gap for San Diego’s central coastal neighborhoods.
—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
The tree plugs into a standard outlet and features a 60-foot cord.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
Daniel picks it up, plugs it in, and looks through it.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugs
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September 2012 – Days after the $34 million restoration project is complete, the pool fills with algae, USA TODAY and the Washington Post reported.
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This season fills your calendar and inbox with conversations, errands, paperwork, local events and possibly even a reunion with someone from your past.
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The introvert who generates extraordinary individual insight but struggles to inspire large groups gets an extroverted deputy to do the rallying.
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When Little John struggles to describe his dream girl, Robin instructs his protegee to sketch an image with words.
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Similarly, fiber promotes satiety and fullness, as well as digestive health and regularity.
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This partly entails protection for refugees but also promotes border security and even migrant returns.
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Jalen Brunson shoots between Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama in Game Two of the NBA Finals.
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As David and Agent Greer leave with Matthew, Hayden shoots his mother and flees with Rachel.
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At a press conference on Friday, the future Hall of Famer officially hung up his skates.
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Skaters are encouraged to bring their own skates.
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The ads feature the Kalshi logo but omit the Kalshi trading interface, leaving the viewer to focus on the celebrities.
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The sale cuts the cost of all three HBO streaming tiers — basic with ads, standard or premium.
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These heavy-duty clothespins hold up to strong winds, and every pin has two bonus hooks on either side to add extra items on hangers.
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Members of the Yarnicorns knitting and crochet group worked yarn through hooks and needles.
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Conveniently, the pillow packs into its own pouch, which can be attached to a personal item or packed inside a carry-on.
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
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“Plugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugs. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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