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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 cobs
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as in buildups
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as in hooks
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Recent Examples of plugs
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Another distinction is its saddle and seatpost, which form a unit that plugs into a corner of the square motor/battery assembly.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
The discovery also plugs a gap in our understanding of Venus's dense atmosphere.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Another distinction is its saddle and seatpost, which form a unit that plugs into a corner of the square motor/battery assembly.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugs
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The Cavern Club is one of the venues on 'Norwegian Epic' that regularly fills up long before the start of the show.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The sand in hot-mix blacktop fills all the voids between the stones in the mix.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Jarring, shuddery close-ups illustrate the never-ending emotional spiral of its main character, Linda (Byrne), who struggles to raise a kid who has a chronic health issue while keeping her home and career stable.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Dec. 2025
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In particular, China struggles to manufacture the most advanced chips, putting it behind the world’s largest chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Whereas reading on a tablet exposes your body to sleep-disrupting blue light, this reading light has a 670 nanometer red light bulb that actually promotes natural melatonin production.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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Sugar promotes inflammation in the body and saturated fat boosts serum cholesterol.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Dec. 2025
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Moments later, another man walking ahead of Billy turns around and shoots him in the chest.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The Knicks' Jalen Brunson, left, shoots the ball against the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama during the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 3, 2026 in San Antonio.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Cute A bit of a dad joke, the easy-to-grip Be Home Gold Corn Holders hold corn cobs on either end with decorative golden ears.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2024
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Add corn cobs, cover, and boil until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
14 Oct. 2024
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There’s a poem that has runaway slave ads alongside text.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Soon various interest groups and Super PACs started texting and calling voters and buying television ads trying to convince lawmakers to change their minds.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
11 Dec. 2025
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Despite her lofty ambitions, the avant-pop singer is at her most compelling when grounded in the earthly pleasures of four-to-the-floor beats and straightforward, theatrical hooks.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Outdoor-grade string lights that are installed in threaded hooks will require little to no attention from you, while rechargeable lamps will need to be brought inside periodically and plugged in.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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And as with your grandmother’s ability to counter rudeness with a clever quip, this seemingly innocuous cocktail, too, packs a mighty punch.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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“Plugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugs. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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