as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungle (up)
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After handing out replica statues to the first 40,000 fans who went through the turnstiles Friday, the Mariners posted a photo on X of the giveaway — now with a broken bat.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Roxana Jullapat hands out chocolate muffins to her team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the department spent about thirty million dollars paying people not to work.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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In fact, many retailers find themselves in a similar quandary because tariff refunds will go to whoever paid the actual customs bill.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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The potatoes are grilled, imparting a bit of smoke to classic papas.—
Deputy Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Traditionally, schools select a notable person to impart wisdom on their graduating class.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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The peas lift the dish out of bland mode and into something colorful and fresh.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Food lovers across Dallas-Fort Worth can look forward to a flavorful season as spring and summer food festivals dish out an array of cuisine.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The American Apparel & Footwear Association has issued guidance to address heat stress—the first fashion trade group to set maximum workplace heat thresholds, recommend structural mitigation strategies and promote shared responsibility between buyers and suppliers.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The girl’s parents issued a statement through an attorney on Tuesday, expressing thanks to the investigators who pursued the case.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The key thing was hiring out members that would complement the existing talent, then creating new processes that benefited the team rather than scare them away.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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Many types of seeds benefit from soaking in room temperature water before planting, which softens the outer covering and allows the seed germ to break through easier.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 2026
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Several ambulances and Florida Highway Patrol vehicles were also at the scene, and yellow crime scene tape has been put up.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The state even has cameras put up near their dens.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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The key to making these muffins tender and keeping them from drying out is simply liquid — in all different forms.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Grove was non-tendered by the Dodgers last fall and is recovering from shoulder surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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