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as in filled
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
plugged the hole in the wall with putty
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as in labored
to devote serious and sustained effort
plugged away at solving the math problem
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as in promoted
to provide publicity for
the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie
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as in drilled
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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Recent Examples of plugged
Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
CPEs also tend to be plugged into wall outlets, making battery concerns a nonissue.
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Shivendra Panwar,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 June 2026
The product description notes that the lines are ready to be plugged into existing on-site local utilities.
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Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
22 June 2026
Under a 2004 settlement agreement, Duncan had to pay over $16,000 in civil penalties and reimburse the state almost $22,000 for wells Illinois’ DNR had plugged.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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May putting an end to the last few robots back at the base, Simmons and Daisy retreat to a safe location and launch a rescue mission for their missing team members, who have all been plugged into the Framework.
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Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
CPEs also tend to be plugged into wall outlets, making battery concerns a nonissue.
—
Shivendra Panwar,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 June 2026
The product description notes that the lines are ready to be plugged into existing on-site local utilities.
—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
22 June 2026
Under a 2004 settlement agreement, Duncan had to pay over $16,000 in civil penalties and reimburse the state almost $22,000 for wells Illinois’ DNR had plugged.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.
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The Northern California chain was known for its Kojas, a sandwich filled with Korean BBQ meat and sauces between garlic-fried-rice buns.
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Meanwhile, the infrared components illustrate the explosion’s growing shell filled with cosmic dust.
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On the same pitch earlier, South Africa labored past Bangladesh by four wickets and waited for India's fate.
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England impressed in an exciting 4-2 win over historic overperformers Croatia while another pre-tournament favorite, Portugal, labored to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
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While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.
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China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.
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The Chileans drilled holes allowing workers to insert a camera and pinpoint his location.
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On his way to 25 points, Acuff made some sharp pick-and-roll reads, drilled some midrange pull-ups and drew a few and-1s.
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Streets became clogged as people waited outside venues hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer.
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Water leaks often occur when condensate drain lines become clogged or when components inside the system are malfunctioning.
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Look for a dense melon that's heavy for its size because it'll be packed with more juice, more sugar and more flavor.
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Thousands of fans packed Bayfront Park in Miami for Fan Fest to watch Team USA advance in the World Cup, cheering through rain and celebrating the win together.
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Germany, whose 10 goals in the group stage were tied for the most of any team, struggled to find a way through Paraguay's 4-5-1 setup.
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Even as her body struggled, Gifford noted her sense of humor never disappeared.
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“Plugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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