plugs 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of plug
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noun

plural of plug

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of plugs
Noun
Power comes from a compact adapter that plugs into either USB-C port. Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025 Cline plugs into code editors like VSCode and Cursor and provides developers access to AI models of their choice without worrying about arbitrary limits. Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugs
Verb
  • Cynthia Erivo returns as Elphaba with the kind of voice that fills a room and a presence that anchors a world.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
  • When you're stuck staring at a blank page, your brain fills the space with doubt.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But if a team struggles to run the ball or pass the ball, the head coach is left to praise… the kicking game.
    Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Ansari’s main idea was to show the gig economy, and those stuck on the lower end of the economic scale’s struggles just to say alive.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Digestive Support Turmeric helps stimulate bile production in the gallbladder, which promotes fat digestion.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
  • According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, at least 197 journalists and media workers were killed during the war; 189 of them were Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There’s a park about a 15-minute walk away where Espinoza shoots hoops.
    Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • That said, because the Sasquatch shoots at a whopping 6 x 17 aspect ratio, a standard roll of 120 film – which would ordinarily be good for around a dozen exposures – will only get you four shots … so plan them carefully.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There have been many previous perching drone designs, but these typically have hooks or grasping claws to hold on to branches or powerlines, or use magnets or gecko-like feet to attach to vertical surfaces.
    David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The backs of the front seats have handy hooks for purses, jackets, etc.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • For power, the Tab S11 packs an 8,400mAh battery while the Tab S11 Ultra has an 11,600mAh battery.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Although milder, the no-heat pickle packs an impressive crunch, and includes plenty of flavorful personality even without the spice.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Now retired, Andra loved her job working for the federal government and strives to make a difference in the world around her.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The brand strives to offer a premium denim look at prices more accessible than other premium denim brands.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Howard sells his smug malice, digging into Matt in a way no one has before until the whole thing devolves into a physical fight.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Scandi distributor REinvent International Sales sells the Couple Next Door format on the international market, and the Dutch format The Neighbors, on which season one was based.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Plugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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