plug 1 of 2

verb

Definition of plugnext
1
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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2
as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort plugged away at solving the math problem

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3
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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plug

2 of 2

noun

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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
Verb
City officials say this effort is an attempt to plug a shortage of shelter beds in the region with at least some new beds, at a time when homelessness is rising. — Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025 This was similar to Seth Rollins’ segment last week where a big star made a token appearance to plug a SmackDown segment after saying little else. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Biden administration also pressed the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia to pull the plug on its aerial military campaign to stop Houthi terrorism targeting the oil-rich nation and Houthi piracy on the high seas. — Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025 Though Michelle pulled the plug on Christopher’s life support at the end of The Electric State, there are hints that Christopher is alive and could be revived. — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plug
  1. fill
  2. struggle
  3. promote
  4. ad
  5. cob
  6. hook
  7. pack
  8. labor
Verb
  • The Open Position Was Merged With An Existing Job An open job is posted to fill a vacancy due to promotions, turnover, new departments, exponential business growth, or a new expertise required to support the business.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • In the gloom of the locker room, that cauldron of swirling pride and pain that fills these spaces when a season suddenly stops, UConn men’s hockey coach Mike Cavanaugh asked each of his players to go thank their captains.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of fill
Verb
  • Of course, Maddie isn’t the only one struggling this week.
    — Andy Swift, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
  • During that time, Dave was struggling with his problems.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of struggle
Verb
  • The cast of Apple TV+’s Severance hopped across the pond for their latest pop-up activation promoting the workplace thriller, Season 2 of which concluded March 21.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
  • In the state legislature, Fine promoted bills on school choice, immigration, combating antisemitism and other issues.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of promote
Noun
  • However, the knock-on effects — namely, depressed U.S. consumer spending and a pullback in ad budgets — would clearly cut into Hollywood’s profits, according to analysts.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Trump tariffs loom against U.S. and global auto industry 01:41 A 30-second ad for the promotion, featuring voiceover by actor Bryan Cranston, will be aired during the men's NCAA Final Four 2025 tournament on April 6-7, according to AdAge.
    — Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of ad
Noun
  • Serves 4 Time 1 hour Corn Mexican Recipes Recipes by Cuisine Recipes by Ingredient Ingredients 3 ears field corn, or sweet corn, kernels cut from the cobs, cobs halved crosswise, divided Kosher salt 1 large bunch fresh chipilín leaves (8 oz.), stemmed, or 6 oz.
    — Claudia Sántiz, Saveur, 26 Feb. 2025
  • On their menus: seafood bake, grilled street corn on the cob, coconut water, dips with chips, meat and cheese plates, a trio of sparkling cocktails and s’mores.
    — Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of cob
Noun
  • The hooks reduce hand fatigue, allowing crafters to work on their projects for more extended periods.
    — Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Boston Celtics players may be far removed from their own collegiate growing pains, but that doesn't mean their social media team was letting them off the hook.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of hook
Verb
  • The site’s Big Spring Sale 2025, which runs through Monday, March 31, is packed with discounts on all kinds of outdoor furniture.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The Best Southern Trips To Take With Your Grandkids Southern Road Trip Ideas These destinations are packed with things to do, but the journey is also part of the fun.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of pack
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  • Other artists have spent decades laboring over their magnum opuses—Michael Heizer and James Turrell, with their sprawling land projects in the American West (City and Roden Crater, respectively), spring to mind—but few, if any, have worked only on those pieces.
    — Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Workers are laboring in 95 degree heat, surrounded by toxic soil.
    — Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 17 Mar. 2025
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