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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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Norman was replaced by O’Neil, whose internal message to the LIV staff Wednesday attempted to quiet concerns about PIF pulling the plug.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But as the scandal unfolded, their leaders called emergency meetings to withdraw their support and pulled the plug on ads supporting him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Those blockbuster deals are almost always driven by companies trying to plug massive holes left by expiring patents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

He said that while there was a problem with small boats crossings, immigration was needed to plug a "skills crisis".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He’d be blamed for things he couldn’t control, pushed to solve frightening problems in faraway nations, expected to plug a hole at the bottom of the ocean.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama