PLUGGED (AWAY) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

plugged (away)

verb

Definition of plugged (away)

past tense of plug (away)

as in pegged (away)

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But his wife, Ruth, and his 10 children carried on his mission, helping to drill, blast, and push rock off the mountain.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The band carried on with Blackmore for a few more days, and parted ways with him after a November 17 show in Helsinki, Finland.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of carried on

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Here, the designer grounded the tonal palette with warm fall florals, a cream table runner, and cozy candlelight.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
With his team trailing in the bottom of the 10th inning, Contreras grounded out to third and was once again booed after jogging down the line.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of ground

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Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3 due to left knee pain and a sore right biceps.

— Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026
Bradford, now in the rotation, and Montgomery, pitching out of the bullpen, both had elbow surgery and hadn't pitched in the big leagues since 2024 before coming back last week.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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