as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungle (up)
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In the absence of prayer mats, the NEOM flags being handed out for free were used instead.—
James Montague,
New York Times,
18 May 2025 -
Today, Hawaiians hand out leis for nearly every occasion – from weddings to funerals, to airport pickups and beyond.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
18 May 2025
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At every turn, parents are paying more — sometimes hundreds more — for the basics.—
Lindsay Owens,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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In 2017, the county paid $100,000 for NCCHC consultants to tour its four largest jails and flag any deficiencies that would keep the sheriff from earning accreditation.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Case, a graduate student, dished out six assists, and Hoss, a sophomore, compiled two goals and two assists.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2025
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The Kiel Institute, based in Germany, has estimated that Washington has dished out nearly $130 billion in government support to Ukraine since the conflict started in February 2022.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
1 May 2025
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Shade Rose is the most popular, imparting a berry flush suitable for all skin types, though the brand has since introduced three other hues worth considering.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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With less of the death-trap feeling the big T-Rex sometimes imparted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Apr. 2025
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Both locations were also issued a Level 2 advisory.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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If the rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be issued.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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People with weakened immune systems may also benefit from using a laundry sanitizer as a prophylactic measure.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Though Bellier-Beaumont succeeded in getting Edmond released that year after three years in prison, Edmond never benefited from the fortunes his innovation produced.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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In spring 2025, the group has been doling out new tunes from the upcoming re-release.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Per online reports, the erstwhile couple initially doled out $2.8 million for a roughly 90-acre estate near Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch back in the early 1990s.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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The beans should be well-cooked: tender with a little resistance, not mushy or tough.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2025
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What To Know Japanese minesweeper tender JS Bungo and minesweeper JS Etajima arrived at Ream Naval Base in Cambodia's southwestern province of Sihanoukville on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand on Saturday.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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