plugging 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pluggingnext
as in filling

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plugging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of plug
1
as in packing
to close up so that no empty spaces remain plugged the hole in the wall with putty

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2
as in laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort plugged away at solving the math problem

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3
as in promoting
to provide publicity for the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie

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4
as in shooting
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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  1. filling
  2. promoting
  3. shooting
  4. closing
  5. struggling
  6. selling
  7. repair
  8. working
Noun
  • Refrigerate while preparing the filling. Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise and discard the seeds.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
  • For the filling: Melt remaining margarine in a saucepan, add 4 tablespoons flour and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of filling
Verb
  • This new role is a perfect fit for Darnell, who is at the forefront of promoting equity in the hospitality industry and providing career development, mentorship, and resources for BIPOC professionals in New Orleans through her consultancy business, Porch & Okra, and her role with MiNO.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The two politicians differ, but the buzz around Harris’ campaign compares to Obama’s 2008 campaign by promoting a positive outlook, Jamal Simmons, a former Harris adviser, told Reuters.
    Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of promoting
Verb
  • Claudio’s palace intrigues (attempting to overthrow Jon Voight’s Crassus, who wounds Claudio by shooting Deliverance-style arrows) initiates the film’s eventual mess.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the publication’s cover story featuring the four women, it is revealed that Gomez had been right next door at a nearby studio shooting a campaign for her beauty business.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of shooting
Noun
  • The company has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Angel Studios, Inc., which includes conditions such as the conversion of Angel Studios' capital stock into Southport Common Stock and the renaming of Southport to Angel Studios, Inc. upon closing.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • As part of his closing argument to voters on Monday (Nov. 4), former President Donald Trump took yet another shot at Beyoncé for the R&B superstar’s support of rival Kamala Harris.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of closing
Verb
  • After struggling in Mixed (going winless in Kansas City), Dizon and Devilliers went 5-1 together at MLP Salt Lake, with their only loss against ALW.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The struggling online retailer is in the midst of trying to effect a turnaround of its operations.
    Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of struggling
Verb
  • Cozy season is in full swing — and Amazon is celebrating with deals on best-selling bedding.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • More recently, Metro Boomin secured a deal worth $70 million by selling a portion of his publishing catalog to Shamrock.
    Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of selling
Noun
  • The customer information initially came from decades of warranty cards filled out and returned to gun manufacturers for rebates and repair or replacement programs.
    Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Justin says Lo now owes him more than $165,000 in legal fees, back rent, and repairs.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of repair
Verb
  • Representatives working for Steve Ballmer didn’t immediately respond to calls about the new law and potential influence.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Baby boomers are the most likely generation to be working multiple jobs at once, as inflation and high costs of living are making retirement a more distant dream.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of working
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