pungle (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungle (up)
Verb
  • The winning man will hand out the first rose and is immune from elimination, which will be determined by a group vote at the end of the week.
    EW.com, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • More awards will be handed out on Sept. 6 and 7 at the dual Creative Arts ceremonies and during the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This new tariff would generate significant revenue, and the related workers could come out of the shadows, pay their taxes, and make a more transparent, free and fair labor market.
    Boston Herald, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
  • While Prime members get free same-day grocery delivery for orders over $25, customers without a Prime membership must pay a $12.99 fee (no matter what the order size is).
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Here are some of the zingers that were dished out out.
    Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Aug. 2025
  • In Golden State’s 80-71 loss to the Wings on June 17, Charles played a season-high 24 minutes and scored 10 points, grabbed five rebounds and dished out four assists.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The problem with this explanation is that photons are bouncing off the silvery side, which imparts even more momentum.
    Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
  • This technique involves high-heat oven roasting, which deepens the tomato flavor, softens the onions and garlic, and imparts a subtle smoky note, resulting in a vibrant and piquant salsa.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Williams then issued two straight walks to load the bases.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Samsung’s own August monthly security release has also just been issued.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • While much will hinge on how results compare to consensus forecasts and expectations, being aware of historical trends could benefit those trading on events.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • While fasted strength training may benefit fat loss, overall, there’s no evidence that this method is superior to fed training in terms of exercise performance, recovery, or muscle building.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • When Rihanna’s penchant for luxe statement pieces meets Puma’s devotion to sporty lifestyle products that dole out functionality, sparks fly.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Lawmakers then doled out another $14 million for litigation in the current budget.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The meats are charred on the outside and tender on the inside, according to a staff member.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The Lake Forest Police Department is tendering a one-time lump sum 3.5 % retention bonus of an officer’s current salary.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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