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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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2
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
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
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
Noun
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
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
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The series begins before Gein has ever killed, in 1945, as dawning awareness of death camps in Europe fills the air with sadism and conspiracy thinking.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Then vice-captain Theo Hernandez in the summer and so in addition to his apparent timelessness on the pitch, Modric fills the leadership gap left by Simon Kjaer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivier Giroud.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sarr struggles to finish shots through contact against heavier bigs.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Forced to become a bloodsucker as part of Bill's punishment for vanquishing another, Deborah Ann Woll's Jessica struggles with her new, flesh-craving lifestyle.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at an event as part of a national speaking tour and sponsored by the campus chapter of the organization, which promotes conservative principles among students across the country.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The agency also promotes the province to the major studios and streamers and other foreign producers looking to shoot movie and TV originals locally.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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The 6-6 Tyson can handle the ball like a guard, shoots well enough to keep defenses honest and shows a plus IQ at both ends.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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His approach requires long exposure times, so Lum usually shoots early in the morning before shops and restaurants open.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Verbatim bell hooks Writer and academic, teacher and activist.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
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Put wall hooks in between the bins for hanging jackets and satchels.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Best for Family Game Night This electronic cube packs six mini-games into one, giving families a quick way to connect without screens.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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This naturally gluten-free carb source packs 38% of the magnesium DV per cup, surpassing the amount found in more popular grains and pseudocereals like quinoa and oats.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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How Democrats fare in efforts to reclaim the governor's office could preview a national pattern and influence party strategies as the GOP strives to maintain control of the House and Senate while Democrats push for significant gains after a disappointing 2024.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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The company also sells a long-tail cargo ebike that can't be modified to smaller sizes for €5,490.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Oct. 2025
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Strengthening Ford’s position in the highly profitable truck and van division that sells to the essential economy is central to Farley’s strategy.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Plugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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