bungs

present tense third-person singular of bung
as in plugs
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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  • The discovery also plugs a gap in our understanding of Venus's dense atmosphere.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 May 2026
  • Another distinction is its saddle and seatpost, which form a unit that plugs into a corner of the square motor/battery assembly.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
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  • September 2012 – Days after the $34 million restoration project is complete, the pool fills with algae, USA TODAY and the Washington Post reported.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • This season fills your calendar and inbox with conversations, errands, paperwork, local events and possibly even a reunion with someone from your past.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
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  • Conveniently, the pillow packs into its own pouch, which can be attached to a personal item or packed inside a carry-on.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 June 2026
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“Bungs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungs. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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