plugged-in
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
What does plugged-in mean? If you're plugged-in, you're in the know, in touch with what is going on, and very well-informed. You can also be so plugged in to a task, usually a technological one, to the point where you shut everything else out.
Etymology
Origin of plugged-in
1955–60, for literal sense
Example Sentences
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For decades, Graham was on a first-name basis with world leaders and among the most plugged-in Beltway insiders regardless of who occupied the White House.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
As demand for artificial intelligence heats up, technology giants are racing to invest billions of dollars in the region, attracted by a growing plugged-in user base.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
"May looks really rough," says one plugged-in senior Labour figure in the capital.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025
But they are very plugged-in; they know the world around them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2025
I figured if anyone was unaware of my prophetic talents it was Mrs. Bernoffski, given that she wasn’t the most plugged-in personality in Stokum.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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