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Recent Examples of fireplug
At 41 inches tall and 161 pounds per side, this fireplug of a speaker delivers impressive dynamic range at realistic (live music) levels and will admirably fill all but the most gigantic spaces with detailed yet unfatiguing sound.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
The newest member of the new-look Red Sox is an aggressive, fireplug of a player, which is why Cora keeps comparing him to the sainted Dustin Pedroia.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Gudea looks a bit like a fireplug.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
When the bacteria attacked, his body turned as red as a fireplug as his temperature climbed to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Andrew Lawler, Discover Magazine, 22 Nov. 2010
Not bad for a 5-9, 165-pound fireplug from southeastern Massachusetts.
—BostonGlobe.com, 31 Oct. 2021
The son of an immigrant junk dealer, Mr. Asner had a fireplug build, jowly countenance and workingman’s semblance that are not traditionally considered the raw materials of stardom.
—Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2021
Butler was a fireplug of man, with glasses and a thick neck, wearing a sharply creased dress white uniform that seemed to almost gleam under the courtroom’s fluorescent lights.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 20 Dec. 2019
But even after the city began distributing sprinkler caps in the 1950s to reduce the amount of wasted water, fireplugs continued to be opened illegally, becoming a source of tension and sometimes violence.
—Jeff Giles, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2019
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
The newest member of the new-look Red Sox is an aggressive, fireplug of a player, which is why Cora keeps comparing him to the sainted Dustin Pedroia.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Gudea looks a bit like a fireplug.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
When the bacteria attacked, his body turned as red as a fireplug as his temperature climbed to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Andrew Lawler, Discover Magazine, 22 Nov. 2010
Not bad for a 5-9, 165-pound fireplug from southeastern Massachusetts.
—BostonGlobe.com, 31 Oct. 2021
The son of an immigrant junk dealer, Mr. Asner had a fireplug build, jowly countenance and workingman’s semblance that are not traditionally considered the raw materials of stardom.
—Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2021
Butler was a fireplug of man, with glasses and a thick neck, wearing a sharply creased dress white uniform that seemed to almost gleam under the courtroom’s fluorescent lights.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 20 Dec. 2019
But even after the city began distributing sprinkler caps in the 1950s to reduce the amount of wasted water, fireplugs continued to be opened illegally, becoming a source of tension and sometimes violence.
—Jeff Giles, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireplug
Noun
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Pressure in some hillside fire hydrants fed by those mains dropped precipitously during the firestorm because so many hydrants were tapped at once.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The red car that blocked the hydrant belongs to a 27-year-old woman who later turned up at the scene with a 6-year-old child.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And in December 2023, a man riding a bicycle in a bike lane died after hitting a fire hydrant while avoiding a turning van on the road in San Jose.—
Jovi Dai,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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So, firefighters unrolled hoses and hooked up to a nearby fire hydrant.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The work includes relining sewer pipes, major improvements at the treatment plant, repairing and replacing old lift stations and installing a northside interceptor to handle wastewater from the city’s north side.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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The wine delivers rich flavors of dark fruit, spices, and sweet pipe tobacco, complemented by a firm structure and a lengthy finish rich with cedar and espresso.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The process left him with a tracheostomy tube that made speaking difficult.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to computer simulations, the twisting nature of the flux tube is a natural consequence of a long-duration interchange reconnection.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to a city staff report, many residents have started or completed their lateral conduits.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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The resulting six-part documentary appeared on Tucker Carlson’s online network, itself a reliable conduit for Kremlin propaganda.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The front fascia has also been revised, with a new faux grille design, a 2-D version of the marque’s four-ring logo, and even more prominent side air ducts.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2025
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Quarterly duct cleaning: To improve your home's air quality, aim to vacuum air ducts and vents once per season.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Fireplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireplug. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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