PUNGLE (UP) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

pungle (up)

verb

Definition of pungle (up)

as in to fork (over, out, or up)

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Verb

About 100,000 free tickets have been handed out through a lottery.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
While the rules for A grades are set, there is no constraint on the number of A-minus grades that professors can hand out.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of hand out

Verb

Critics argue such arrangements force consumers to pay for surplus electricity, although Manga said such guarantees were necessary to secure financing for capital-intensive projects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
For Medicare patients, doctors are paid an additional 6% of the drug’s average price for each infusion.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pay

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Its vintage ribbed texture and matching glass tray impart a homey but modern feel to any kitchen.

— Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
This formula that not only acts as a deodorant, but imparts a lovely fragrance (and that's particularly appealing in the dead of summer).

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of impart

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This weekend, an extrordinary heat wave was set to dish out punishment from Arizona to Texas and up through parts of Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming and the Dakotas.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Dr Caleb Mentzer is a trauma surgeon who sees some of the worst injuries the mountains can dish out.

— Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

Definition of dish out

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Even after Commerce issues its preliminary finding, the tariff rate could still change.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
All airline tickets issued in connection with the prize are not eligible for frequent flyer miles or upgrades and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer.

— August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of issue

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So far, 12 patients have benefitted from this program, with 50% survival rate.

— Ubah Ali, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
However, investors shouldn't let that decline deter them from investing in Walmart, particularly as the superstore chain is poised to benefit from alternative profit pools and AI automation benefits, according to JPMorgan.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of benefit

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John DeBacker The kitten was surprised and tried to put up a fight, meowing, scratching and trying to get loose before DeBacker put it in a crate.

— Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
According to Bloomberg, Walter is now shopping around private deals that offer double-digit yields, putting up his own personal stake in his asset management firm as collateral.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of put up

Verb

That’s a far cry from the old days when brisket was an inexpensive favorite of working-class Jews who learned to slowly cook this notoriously tough slab of meat to tender perfection.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, select images from Intimate Audrey offer a closer look at the star’s life outside the spotlight, from her childhood to tender moments with her own family after achieving superstardom.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

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