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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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as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
plugged away at solving the math problem
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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 cob
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as in hook
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Recent Examples of plug
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
It’s been so interesting to hear about plugging and abandonment issues from a different perspective.
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Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
The plug splits into two, 5-foot-long cords, and at the end of each cord are power strips.
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Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
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Verb
That said, for the ultimate plug-and-play experience in this price range, the Bluetti Apex 300 edges out the E3800LFP just enough to remain our Editors' Choice winner.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
It’s been so interesting to hear about plugging and abandonment issues from a different perspective.
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Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Noun
Honda was planning on building its new Zero Series family of EVs in Ohio before pulling the plug on the program at the eleventh hour.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
The plug splits into two, 5-foot-long cords, and at the end of each cord are power strips.
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Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plug
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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Acuff got off to a much better start after struggling to make shots in his summer league debut on Saturday.
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While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.
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The man advanced toward police, and one officer shot the man, the KBI said.
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Kaiseem Smith, 16, is also being sought by police in connection with the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt, who was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home on June 6.
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Crunchyroll is Sony Pictures Entertainment’s ad-free streaming platform for anime movies, television series and games, and has three tiers.
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Political operatives in both parties expect the ruling to accelerate the flow of money into campaigns and intensify the barrage of television and digital ads that already dominate election season.
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Peeking inside the husk should reveal kernels that look fresh and intact, extending to the very top of the cob.
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Add 1 teaspoon of water over the corn, then wrap the foil tightly around the cob.
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Without a pole, hook, or tree to climb, squirrels are left defeated and bereft.
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Take a cue and hang your towel in a more unobtrusive place, like on a hook in the bathroom.
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It's packed with efficacious skin care ingredients to smooth and firm mature complexions.
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England adjusted its strategy to protect its lead, packing the front of goal.
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“Plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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