bunging

present participle of bung
as in filling
to close up so that no empty spaces remain we had bunged up the moving van so much that we couldn't have possibly squeezed in one more thing

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Verb
  • But who plays next to him as Miami’s other safety, and the cornerback on the field in 2026 are a mystery at this point, with the lone exception of Chris Johnson, Miami’s 2026 first-round pick, filling the nickel cornerback role.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • During the opening arguments, Thompson sat quietly in a gray collared shirt, trying not to notice the growing group of MTA union members filling up the left side of the courtroom.
    Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026
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  • Fans of the Albiceleste have been packing the restaurant, seeking a quick taste of home during the World Cup.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
  • Others receive cheap trinkets, packing material or nothing at all.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
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  • Today, implementing standards and plugging these gaps is the province of compliance.
    Lisa Umberger, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • It’s been so interesting to hear about plugging and abandonment issues from a different perspective.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
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“Bunging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunging. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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