Definitions

plug

[pluhg] / plʌg /

NOUN

stopper

Synonyms

STRONG

bung connection cork filling fitting occlusion river spigot stopple tampon wedge

Antonyms

WEAK

mouth opening

NOUN

publicity

Synonyms

STRONG

advertisement blurb hype mention push

WEAK

good word write-up

Antonyms

WEAK

mouth opening

VERB

stop up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clog fill pack seal

STRONG

block bung choke close congest cork cover obstruct occlude ram secure stop stopper stopple stuff

WEAK

drive in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

open

STRONG

allow begin continue help let go release start unblock

WEAK

conceal hide uncork unplug unstopper withhold

VERB

publicize

Synonyms

STRONG

advertise boost hype mention promote push

WEAK

build up write-up

Antonyms

STRONG

discourage hide hurt

WEAK

conceal uncork unplug unstopper withhold

Example Sentences

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Germany has pulled the plug on a joint fighter jet programme with France, in a blow to European defence co-operation.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Or the 14 miles of tunnels that were dug for a giant particle accelerator in Texas, only for Congress to pull the plug.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Blanche finally pulled the plug on Tuesday, telling House lawmakers: "We're not moving forward with the fund."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Once each 300-metre-long disposal tunnel is filled, it will be sealed with a steel-reinforced concrete plug.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The assistant then fills up the rest of the hole with loose sand to act as a plug.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

plug

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