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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 ad
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as in cob
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as in hook
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Recent Examples of plug
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
Patel plugged the supplements in posts on Truth Social — the social media platform owned by Trump Media & Technology Group — in February and April.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Fading rocker Marilyn Manson has to pay up after pulling the plug on his long-running defamation lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The framework aims to deliver a truly seamless and hassle-free charging experience in which every electric vehicle can plug into any public charger without any additional steps required from the vehicle owner.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
Patel plugged the supplements in posts on Truth Social — the social media platform owned by Trump Media & Technology Group — in February and April.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
Shop all-new Apple devices, including the latest Apple AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10, or grab Amazon devices like the latest Kindle Paperwhite or this smart plug to control your home appliances from your phone.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Fading rocker Marilyn Manson has to pay up after pulling the plug on his long-running defamation lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
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Having not started life at Arsenal quite as fiercely as many fans had hoped or expected since her transfer in 2023, Russo is increasingly filling the expectations that were placed upon her.Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The seven-foot hole was filled with water and excrement when the child was found.Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Her services are rooted in an experiential understanding of the matter, having served as a high-flying attorney for over two decades and struggling with burnout herself.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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My character lives in awe of this person who’s struggling.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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The administration's last-minute federal rules and regulations have been in the works for months to promote components of Biden's agenda ‒ such as combatting climate change, reducing fees for consumers and lowering drug prices.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Finding and tracking a big, healthy bear is a positive sign for the Black Bear Program and efforts to promote the recovery of the bear population in Mississippi.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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What the judge decides could reshape the future of the internet and affect Google’s ad business.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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In the ad, the country superstar is shown covered in ice as the Coors Light Chill Train passes her by at over 900 MPH.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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How To Serve Boiled Corn on the Cob Corn on the cob purists will just add a little salt and butter and call it a day.Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
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Cut kernels from cobs, keeping ribs of kernels intact as much as possible to yield about 2 cups.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Tangent Jones is on the hook to pay $1.48 billion in damages to the families of the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting victims, after using his shows to spread false claims about the incident.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Health insurance costs are far outpacing inflation, leaving more consumers on the hook each year for thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, some believe Gaetz packs a political skillset that Democrats should exploit for their own advantage.Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Pantry offers pastries and sandwiches and in fair weather, the patio is often packed with visitors and locals who can drink in the view of that namesake feature in the Cascade mountains.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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That became the recurring theme throughout the drive, especially when challenged by the much higher altitudes—the Kia Carnival effortlessly passed laboring trucks (and slow cars).Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Intended to help those with disabilities gain employment, the law currently has about 40,000 American workers laboring for half the minimum wage or less, according to the Labor Department.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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