1
as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
plugged the hole in the wall with putty
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
plugged away at solving the math problem
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
2
as in cob
Related Words
3
as in hook
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plug
Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Here’s how to optimize a trip to Seoul and beyond if you’re plugged into K-pop culture — or want to be.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Because of the Levoit Aero’s auto-emptying system, the freestanding charging dock does require a plug.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plug
Verb
Miller is a plug-and-play right tackle with 54 career college starts.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Here’s how to optimize a trip to Seoul and beyond if you’re plugged into K-pop culture — or want to be.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
The concerns are not about McCoy’s ACL, but rather a bone plug that was used to repair a cartilage defect, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Because of the Levoit Aero’s auto-emptying system, the freestanding charging dock does require a plug.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plug
Verb
-
As officers chased him through a busy crosswalk filled with pedestrians, Marx turned and fired in the direction of a Secret Service officer, documents say.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
-
In a special Senate primary to fill the seat vacated when Vice President JD Vance was inaugurated, Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, and Republican John Husted, who was appointed to Vance's seat, ran uncontested for the GOP nomination.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Verb
-
The contestants struggled mighty hard with the songs.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Pornographic deepfake images of her have circulated online, making the singer the most famous victim of a scourge that tech platforms and antiabuse groups have struggled to fix.—
Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
In Chicago local officials were at Laury Bride Bridal Shop in Bronzeville to promote their initiatives in help small businesses succeed.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
-
Cerda says this Latino wealth gap report is important because the immigration crackdown of undocumented Latino people leads to uncertainty about their futures, the inability to be promoted or to apply for other jobs because of their undocumented status, which ultimately harms Texas’ economy.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
Verb
-
One of the victims, age 35, was shot in the right leg, while the other, a 30-year-old, was struck in the abdomen, cops said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Also, the Spurs are due for shooting regression from deep, whereas the Blazers have gotten unlucky from 3-point range.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
-
The page also suggests rebuttals to a Steyer ad attacking Becerra.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
-
Cutting fresh corn from the cob is a must for these cheery summer pizzas.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
-
One reader also suggested cutting the uncooked corn of the cob and sautéing it in oil, salt, and pepper instead.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Not to let the Padres’ fizzling offense off the hook, but that is difficult to overcome.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
-
However, taxpayers still are on the hook to pay off the remaining $463 million debt through 2037.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
-
Former First Lady Laura Bush is credited with putting these delicious cookies—packed with oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips—on the map.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
-
Douglas Tollefsen, one of the five defendants facing murder charges, is said to have tested fireworks inside the warehouse — packed with explosives — months before the blast according to Berry and other sources.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
