PLUGS (UP) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

plugs (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of plug (up)

as in blocks

to prevent passage through by filling with something hair plugged up the drain

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Existing law also blocks most states from systematically purging voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election, said David Becker, an election law expert who leads the Center for Election Innovation and Research.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
If your browser blocks a file or tells you a site looks dangerous, investigate before continuing.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
Anatasia steals a truck and obstructs their path, sacrificing herself to a bleak future, all in the name of love.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 10 July 2026

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plugs (up)

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