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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 buildups
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as in hooks
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Recent Examples of plugs
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.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
Daniel picks it up, plugs it in, and looks through it.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Using a traditional electronic device cord, the owner plugs an inductive charging plate into an outlet.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Power comes from a compact adapter that plugs into either USB-C port.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
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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.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
Daniel picks it up, plugs it in, and looks through it.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Using a traditional electronic device cord, the owner plugs an inductive charging plate into an outlet.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Power comes from a compact adapter that plugs into either USB-C port.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugs
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The footage appears to be captured from a Wyze indoor security camera and caught the moment the cat moves close to the camera and its face fills the frame before the video feed is interrupted—giving the impression that the device has been intentionally disabled.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The scents of honey, lavender, patchouli and cedarwood waft through The Hive by Upcycled Candles, as soft alternative rock fills the air.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 8-episode first season charts the improbable ascent of Joe and Rose Kennedy and their nine children, including rebellious second son Jack, who struggles to escape the shadow of his golden boy older brother.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Loose ends and compelling payoffs await after a subdued and slow-ish first frame that struggles with a balance between dark brooding and uneven lull.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Vitamin C Super Serum+ promotes a more youthful and healthy-looking complexion by improving the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots, revealing smoother and brighter-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The steamy climate, which promotes overgrown plant life, doesn’t help.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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In a portion of the video that has been blurred, multiple shots can be heard as the officer shoots Serrano.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Instead of waiting to be fouled, Cayden Boozer — who shoots about 81% from the line — tried for one more pass.—
Noah Trister,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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Its swirling indie-pop hooks and jammy prog-rock ideas are practically written with the vision of people dancing around you, their hands raised in the air.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Power Advantage Plus also comes with two dough hooks, a spatula, and a plastic case that snaps onto the mixer’s base for convenient storage.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Like its other models, the Viator packs low and rugged for on/off-road travel and expands at camp.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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John packs a bag and decides to go to a hotel for a couple of days, though Carolyn begs him not to leave.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Speaking of government secrets, budget some time for the National Atomic Testing Museum, which strives to educate the public about the Nevada Test Site (now called the Nevada National Security Site).—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Their concierge service strives to provide anything guests may require, from a wellness network of massage therapists to a partnership with a local gym.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Artist Chris Dyer, who sells custom glass artworks, had a similar love-at-first-sight story with Thrive.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Major types of gold bullion coins Several government mints produce bullion coins for investors, and global recognition plays a direct role in how easily each one sells.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Plugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugs. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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