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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In addition to reducing exacerbations, the drug also reduced mucus plugging in lungs, AstraZeneca said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The people plugging this shortfall are buyers of U.S. debt.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
One key skill for the coming bot invasion: plugging in cables.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
"There's still much room for improvement in coal mine safety, and plugging these gaps is of utmost urgency."
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
After plugging in my phone so I could get enough juice for it to power back on, I stuffed my schoolbooks back into my bag.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
