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1
as in packing
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
plugged the hole in the wall with putty
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2
as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort
plugged away at solving the math problem
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as in promoting
to provide publicity for
the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie
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as in shooting
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 plugging
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Rechargeable lanterns often include an AC adapter for plugging them into an electrical outlet.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Human rights organizations say the government is still plugging away at protesters; that is, plugging them.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
The initial response included extinguishing the fire on the sulfur car and deploying water to cool and solidify the leaking material, effectively plugging the leak.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
Perez described plugging a description of Valente’s vehicle into Flock’s system.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Yet the Na’vi are just as often seen plugging their ponytail into an animal, or even into the roots of trees, to share their consciousness.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
After all the dust is removed, rinse off the applicable parts of the unit and dry them thoroughly before plugging the unit back in.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Kovac emphasized that not only will the city likely have a similar or even bigger budget gap next year, but also one of the city's major tools to plugging gaps through reserve withdrawals might no longer be an option.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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These items often need daily recharging, necessitating regular plugging and unplugging.
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Allow the monitor to air dry before plugging it back in.
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Super filling and nutritionally balanced.—
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Molinaroli sees his effort as a laboratory for social change because education for him is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.—
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In between packing the meals, the guys also talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the excitement of the beginning of the playoffs.—
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Volunteer opportunities include assisting senior shoppers and restocking shelves at the organization’s grocery store, translating materials, packing groceries in the warehouse or delivering bags to senior residences.—
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That’s right, the Patriot did in two seasons what the Dolphins have been laboring since 2008 to achieve.—
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Mobley had been laboring to expand his range all offseason, launching thousands of 3s.—
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The core purpose of Taste Addison – promoting Addison's 200+ restaurants – will be reenvisioned to include new, year-round options to support and elevate North Texas' most vibrant dining hub.—
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Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.—
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Anger over shooting video Others pointed to the video of the shooting as a source of outrage.—
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Michael David McKee was arrested on Saturday, accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and her dentist husband at their home in Columbus, Ohio, in late December.—
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Set to host the Olympic and Paralympic athletics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies, the stadium is due to be built in the 158-acre Victoria Park, just north of central Brisbane.—
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His 2024 tape showed elite ball skills with fluid athleticism and explosive closing speed.—
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However, the technology has been moving faster than state regulations can accommodate, and lawmakers have been struggling to walk the line between innovation and patient safety.—
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And, for many borrowers struggling with debt, exploring alternatives like debt settlement or consolidation may offer significant relief without the complications that bankruptcy rules can create.—
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Discover for yourself why this Bedsure Heated Blanket pick is Amazon’s number one best-selling electric throw.—
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Over the years, Grains and Taps has expanded from selling local and worldwide beer selections to offering their own brews, opened a second location at Pine Tree Plaza and added a restaurant.—
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“Plugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugging. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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