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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
David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
So, before investing, map out how a new tool will plug into your current tech stack.
—Deepak Bansal, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Wes Siler, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2025
This World Traveler kit by Apple includes a set of seven AC plugs, each clearly labeled for compatibility with electrical outlets across different regions of the world.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Wi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity is how devices that don't plug into a modem connect to the internet.
—David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
So, before investing, map out how a new tool will plug into your current tech stack.
—Deepak Bansal, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
Carry Cords Compatible with Common Outlets, Plus Extra Power
Traveling between countries with different plug designs can be a nightmare.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2025
This World Traveler kit by Apple includes a set of seven AC plugs, each clearly labeled for compatibility with electrical outlets across different regions of the world.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plug
Verb
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Over a one-week period, a concrete solution was applied to fill the hole until the leak stopped.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The roster is filled with veteran and versatile players, especially on offense, and a wealth of young talent on defense.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And their struggling offense is becoming a major concern.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Behind her glamorous exterior, the real Dorothy was a closeted lesbian who struggled with substance abuse and was mistreated by the men within Hollywood’s studio system before ultimately committing suicide.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In addition to helping with puffiness and sore muscles, it can also be used to relieve headaches, as the cold promotes blood circulation to the face and neck.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That newsroom survived not on ads or subscriptions, but on foreign aid—largely from the United States.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Look at those jobs and analyze what tools and skill sets and competencies appear repeatedly across those job ads.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Serves 4 Time 1 hour Corn Mexican Recipes Recipes by Cuisine Recipes by Ingredient Ingredients 3 ears field corn, or sweet corn, kernels cut from the cobs, cobs halved crosswise, divided Kosher salt 1 large bunch fresh chipilín leaves (8 oz.), stemmed, or 6 oz.—
Claudia Sántiz,
Saveur,
26 Feb. 2025
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On their menus: seafood bake, grilled street corn on the cob, coconut water, dips with chips, meat and cheese plates, a trio of sparkling cocktails and s’mores.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Dodgers did get Glasnow off the hook for the loss in the bottom of the sixth.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Cities such as Santa Monica would not necessarily see any of that money, leaving local taxpayers on the hook.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The formula is packed with hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and plump the skin, and it can be applied on its own or mixed into a moisturizer.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rover is packed with features designed with the next generation of Artemis program moon explorers in mind and is based on feedback from current NASA astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center, according to Lunar Outpost's A.J Gerner.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then there are interviews, scoops, and other kinds of highly specific reporting; a reporter might labor for months to unearth new information, only for A.I. to hoover it up and fold it into some bland summary.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tribal leaders have long labored to be treated as equals by American politicians.—
Sheryl Gay Stolberg,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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