plugged (away)

past tense of plug (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged (away)
Verb
  • Inaba and Hough offered each other conciliatory smiles before the remaining judges carried on with their comments.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Like a true professional, Garcia simply scooped up the item and carried on down the catwalk.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • All accommodations incorporate a mix of custom furnishings and vintage finds that ground the spaces in a traditional European aesthetic, but a playful mix of patterns adds a touch of whimsy.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The aircraft remains grounded, and authorities will continue assessing any infrastructure damage, including to power lines and nearby property.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Doctors and nurses, as well as employees from nearly every other area of the hospital, pitched in, many donning decontamination suits.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Right-hander Kevin Gausman started Games 1 and 5 of the ALCS but also pitched in relief in Game 7.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Plugged (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged%20%28away%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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