- present participle of plug.
plugging
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Cleveland Fed got its 3.74% by plugging in its own estimate of what prices did in October 2025.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
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
“Plumber told me this dang tree is plugging up some of the pipes. Least bit of rain and the yard turns into a giant mud puddle.”
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
![]()
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word