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View definitions for plug

plug

noun as in stopper

noun as in publicity

verb as in stop up

verb as in publicize

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Example Sentences

TLC promptly pulled the plug on the hit series and Shannon embarked on a press tour denying the claims.

Just plug it into any TV and get watching—no need to schedule an installation.

And then I reach into my pocket and plug in another quarter.

How long did you see Hello Ladies going prior to HBO pulling the plug?

She recalls a particularly traumatic conversation with a HBO executive soon after the plug was pulled on The Comeback.

"Let's fight them," said Dan, taking out his plug of tobacco and holding it until a decision was made.

"All right," said Dan, biting off a big chew from the plug he was holding, and restoring the rest to his pocket.

If the decision had been against a fight, Dan would have put the plug back without taking a chew.

A connecting rod worked a balance-beam, which worked the air-pump, feed-pump, and plug-rod for moving the valves.

A piece of iron sticking out from the cross-head carried the plug-rod for working the gear-handles.

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On this page you'll find 173 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to plug, such as: bung, connection, cork, filling, fitting, and occlusion.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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