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as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
plugged the hole in the wall with putty
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2
as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
plugged away at solving the math problem
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3
as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie
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as in to shoot
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 ad
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as in cob
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as in hook
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Recent Examples of plug
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Portable chargers are small enough, and with the advent of MagSafe user-friendly enough, so that there’s really no excuse to be plugging into an unknown charging hub at the airport, train station or hotel lobby.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Nicolas Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Fernandez refused to pull the plug, and his team left it all on the court.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Verb
After plugging it in, there is a light located under the water container that will indicate when the steam mop is ready to use.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Portable chargers are small enough, and with the advent of MagSafe user-friendly enough, so that there’s really no excuse to be plugging into an unknown charging hub at the airport, train station or hotel lobby.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
Under the plan, the state will cover an extra 4,000 miles of road with fast charging stations spaced no more than 50 miles apart, which will each have at least four plugs that can churn out 150 kW of charge at a time.
—Nicolas Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Fernandez refused to pull the plug, and his team left it all on the court.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plug
Verb
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They were filled with eye-catching color combinations, abstract prints on coats, and clear historical references.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
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The world was already filled with dozens upon dozens private museums and outdoor sculpture gardens founded by collectors.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The bench has struggled at times which could be detrimental come playoff but.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Karl-Anthony Towns struggled through the first three quarters but came alive late, finishing with 22 points and nine rebounds, including 11 in the fourth.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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She also was criticized for promoting her hair care brand during the press tour.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Since its inception, more than 1 million citations for a free DQ ice cream cone have been issued to youth, highlighting the program’s success in promoting helmet use and safety awareness among children.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Elon Musk energy-saving scam works by using flashy online ads, unsolicited emails and other deceptive tactics to lure victims.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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PostTrak audiences say that the most influential pieces of marketing for Companion were in-theater trailers (27%), friends/family (13%), online trailers (8%), TV spots (5%), online video ads (5%) and reviews (5%).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To freeze kernels of corn, remove the corn kernels from the cob.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2024
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How To Serve Boiled Corn on the Cob Corn on the cob purists will just add a little salt and butter and call it a day.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 June 2024
Noun
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The real issue is whether the whole group of people that the DA decided to let off the hook — a group that includes repeat offenders — would likely re-offend.—
Charles "Cully" Stimson/The Heritage Foundation,
Boston Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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Corner hooks are additionally helpful for keeping your blanket on the ground against strong winds.—
Olivia Bria,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But a film that’s primarily selling eroticism, packed with club beats and the occasionally homoerotic visual gag?—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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Everyone is packing their bags, with Scott and Contessa preparing for the journey while strategizing on how to maintain the peace.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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This was only after the Biden Justice Department labored mightily to make the criminal investigations of the younger Biden disappear.—
The Editors,
National Review,
21 Jan. 2025
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As Speaker Mike Johnson labors to lock down enough support to be re-elected to his post, every vote is critical.—
Maya C. Miller,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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