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

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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
If that insane offer doesn’t plug the leak, the fire sale begins. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 One solution Ukraine is working on to plug this critical capability gap is modernizing its arsenal of older S-300 systems inherited from the Soviet Union and building new missiles for them. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
Shoes are way too clunky and be-socked feet on a bus are just asking to encounter a plug that’s strayed from a bunk while going round a corner. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026 Late in the second quarter, Ruocco tossed to Holly Rowe for another plug. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plug
  1. fill
  2. struggle
  3. promote
  4. shoot
  5. ad
  6. cob
  7. hook
  8. pack
Verb
  • Similar to the Army, SAE was filled with young men from all walks of life; every economic background, faith, and ethnicity were represented.
    — Todd Buchanan, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Their vehicles are packed with animal triage kits filled with supplies to treat injuries and wounds.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fill
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  • Three days later, the team brought in Moody, the former Michigan standout who has also struggled at times in his young career.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Restaurants and private grocery stores are struggling to stay open because of higher supply costs and lower consumption.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of struggle
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  • When applied to the scalp, certain peptides can send signals that promote follicle function, extend the growth phase of the hair cycle, and strengthen the tissue surrounding the follicle.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Trump has also promoted the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities and navy, and the reduction in missile and drone capabilities, as measures of success.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of promote
Verb
  • The project is slated to shoot in New Mexico in 2027 with Patrick Wirtz producing.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In the first Fox Squirrel Cup at Rio Pinar, Christian Koehn shot 33 for LHP in the win over Winter Park, which was led by Lawson Hovey’s 32.
    — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of shoot
Noun
  • Television, advertising entertainment news Apple TV raises prices without offering an ad tier, testing how much viewers will pay.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Users will not see ads or sponsored links near their conversations, and the chatbot's answers will not be influenced by third-party product placements, Anthropic had said.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ad
Noun
  • Cob Cottage Sustainability and style go hand in hand at this cozy rental, a cob house on Canada’s Mayne Island.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Pair them with the Corn Boats so your cob doesn't roll away; the incredibly handy Corn Stripper, which removes kernels from the cob in one smooth, easy motion; and the Corn Brush, which removes stubborn corn silk easily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cob
Noun
  • If, as Jimmy Connors has said, tennis is boxing at ninety feet—a lonely battle of wills that punishes the slightest lapse in concentration—Eala’s southpaw forehand drives resemble Pacquiao’s blazing left hooks.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Casual hook-ups just don’t come easily to him, and that’s okay.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hook
Verb
  • Available in 12 colors, these jeans pack a ton of versatility.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • High-Protein Nuts and Seeds Nuts and seeds are packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of pack

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“Plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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