plugged
adjective
ˈpləgd 
1
of a coin : altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
2
: closed by or as if by a plug : obstructed
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Many stay plugged in during their vacations, feeling the pressure of being indispensable. 
Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The same grit sequence (120, 150, 220) applies to all other surfaces that don’t have plugs, the inside and outside surfaces of Part B, and the non-plugged surfaces of Part A. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022 Fraser says the airplane was inspected following the incident and the engine failure was traced to a plugged fuel line in the wing. Fox News, 11 July 2022 Gupta says a team of traders scrutinizes any updates tweeted by the NFL’s most knowledgeable and plugged-in newsmakers to ensure nothing is missed. Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 If an aerator is still plugged, use a pin or needle to poke out grit, or buy a new aerator for a few dollars. Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 Be aware, a television can be unplugged but a cable box, with a DVR/TiVo that archives your shows for you, will need to stay plugged in, of course. Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2022 Only his hip oldest sister Vicky (Natalie L’Amoreaux) seemed plugged in to what was going on in the world beyond their doorstep. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022 For chargers which charge extra to remain plugged in once full, the car owner would actually be very happy to be unplugged. Brad Templeton, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021 See More
Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The same grit sequence (120, 150, 220) applies to all other surfaces that don’t have plugs, the inside and outside surfaces of Part B, and the non-plugged surfaces of Part A. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022 Fraser says the airplane was inspected following the incident and the engine failure was traced to a plugged fuel line in the wing. Fox News, 11 July 2022 Gupta says a team of traders scrutinizes any updates tweeted by the NFL’s most knowledgeable and plugged-in newsmakers to ensure nothing is missed. Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 If an aerator is still plugged, use a pin or needle to poke out grit, or buy a new aerator for a few dollars. Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 Be aware, a television can be unplugged but a cable box, with a DVR/TiVo that archives your shows for you, will need to stay plugged in, of course. Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2022 Only his hip oldest sister Vicky (Natalie L’Amoreaux) seemed plugged in to what was going on in the world beyond their doorstep. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022 For chargers which charge extra to remain plugged in once full, the car owner would actually be very happy to be unplugged. Brad Templeton, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1694, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing plugged
Medical Definition
plugged
adjective
ˈpləgd
: blocked, closed, or obstructed by or as if by a plug
a plugged lymph vessel
plugged 1 of 2
adjective
as in stopped
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- stopped
- shut
- clogged
- blocked
- jammed
- obstructed
- stuffed
- closed
- uncleared
- hampered
- impeded
- impassable
- hindered
- constricted
- impassible
- trammelled
- trammeled
- encumbered
- dammed
- barricaded
- cramped
- blockaded
- gated
- interfered (with)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cleared
- open
- clear
- unobstructed
- free
- unclogged
- unstopped
- navigable
- unclosed
- empty
- passable
- unoccupied
- vacant
- emptied
- enterable
plugged
2 of 2verb
1
as in filled
to close up so that no empty spaces remain plugged the hole in the wall with putty Synonyms & Similar Words
- filled
- packed
- stuffed
- bunged
- blocked
- sealed
- stopped
- jammed
- dammed
- clogged
- occluded
- obstructed
- caulked
- congested
- choked
- chinked
- clotted
- repacked
- calked
- restuffed
- closed (off)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- excavated
- shoveled
- shovelled
- scooped (out)
- hollowed (out)
2
as in labored
to devote serious and sustained effort plugged away at solving the math problem Synonyms & Similar Words
- labored
- worked
- struggled
- wrought
- tried
- plowed
- tugged
- hustled
- drudged
- grubbed
- slaved
- sweated
- humped
- toiled
- endeavored
- fagged
- plodded
- sweat
- slogged
- travailed
- strained
- strived
- banged away
- moiled
- sweat blood
- dug (away)
- attacked
- strove
- scratched
- sweated blood
- drove
- dug in
- waded
- pitched in
- pegged (away)
- exerted
- beavered (away)
- essayed
- exercised
- knuckled down
- overexerted
- eked out
- trudged
- overworked
- scrabbled
- buckled (down)
- put out
- hammered (away)
- applied (oneself)
- ground (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- broke
- slackened
- eased (up)
- idled
- chilled
- rested
- lounged
- let up
- played
- loafed
- bummed
- shirked
- lazed
- dallied
- hung
- hung (around or out)
- basked
- hanged (around or out)
- slacked (off)
- relaxed
- hacked (around)
- unwound
- goofed (off)
- hanged
- lolled
- reposed
- dabbled
- goldbricked
- footled
- dillydallied
- trifled
- doodled
- vegged out
- fooled around
- puttered (around)
- hung about
- pottered (around)
- fribbled
- goofed (around)
- monkeyed (around)
- messed around
3
as in promoted
to provide publicity for the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie Synonyms & Similar Words
- promoted
- sold
- announced
- hyped
- pushed
- publicized
- advertised
- touted
- pitched
- boosted
- ballyhooed
- talked up
- barked
- reviewed
- beat the drum (for)
- hailed
- praised
- published
- endorsed
- merchandised
- recommended
- lauded
- merchandized
- broadcast
- acclaimed
- broadcasted
- plonked (for)
- indorsed
- plumped (for)
- plunked (for)
4
as in drilled
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
- drilled
- popped
- gunned
- shot
- dropped
- destroyed
- killed
- slaughtered
- butchered
- brought down
- picked off
- blazed
- blew away
- peppered
- shotgunned
- shot down
- dispatched
- massacred
- wiped out
- pistoled
- croaked
- felled
- decimated
- annihilated
- iced
- blasted (at)
- sniped (at)
- slew
- potshot
- blotted out
- pistolled
- fired (at)
- tommy-gunned
- machine-gunned
- did in
