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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
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
Using a traditional electronic device cord, the owner plugs an inductive charging plate into an outlet.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Using a traditional electronic device cord, the owner plugs an inductive charging plate into an outlet.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugs
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Be sure to book weeks ahead — this one fills up fast.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-1, 230-pounder fills an obvious hole in Indy’s defense after the team traded multiyear starter and captain Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers last month.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The risk is Sadiq doesn’t see a full workload as a rookie, struggles for targets while competing with Mitchell and others, and Geno Smith doesn’t bounce back.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Republicans have a tiny four-vote majority in the chamber, and the president’s party historically struggles in midterm balloting.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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School gardening also promotes an increase in vegetable consumption.—
Shelley Mitchell,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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Heat Dairy and non-dairy yogurts are made through a fermentation process that promotes the growth of certain beneficial bacterial strains.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the annals of English football, this shoots close to the top of the list of ridiculous moments, along with Troy Deeney’s mad goal for Watford in the Championship play-offs in 2013 and Sergio Aguero’s Premier League title-winning strike for Manchester City in 2012.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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There, surrounded by plush bunny toys, pink lace curtains and a cross on the wall, Slayyyter shoots her dad.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Everything is precisely where it’s needed, from hooks by the showers to chargers by the bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hang hooks on a nearby fence for your towels, add a comfy lounge chair, and even a bench.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ultimate scene packs a punch here — without spoiling things, Abigail Onwunali is particularly powerful in a role that Wilson saves till the eleventh hour, and Boone goes to places at once frightening and devastating.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Add in Michael’s goth love interest, Star (Maria Wirries), and the musical strives to capture some of the cult appeal of the source musical, the plot of which David Hornsby and Chris Hoch’s book follows closely with one notable change.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Eurovision contest strives to put pop music before politics but has repeatedly been embroiled in world events.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The group is among the most successful access-broker operations, a class of hackers that smashes and grabs credentials from victims and then sells them to other hackers.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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Here, wander by historic mansions, stop at local cafes, and browse hip boutiques like Esencia Maya, a family run business that sells high-end fashions inspired by the Mayan culture.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Plugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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