plug
noun
a piece of wood or other material used to stop up a hole or aperture, to fill a gap, or to act as a wedge.
plugging
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present participleof plug.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Officials in Brussels say they are focused on plugging a 70-billion-euro hole in Kyiv's finances next year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
They’ve been plugging away on this policy for years, and they’re finally seeing results.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
His was keep plugging away and it will happen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
"Our colleagues are plugging gaps, doing the impossible, working too many hours to back-fill, are experiencing burnout and ill health and have their private lives upended," Mr Kelly said.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
It infuriated Brave Orchid that her sister held up each dish between thumb and forefinger, squirted detergent on the back and front, and ran water without plugging up the drain.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
