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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Brown was issued a desk appearance ticket by cops for resisting arrest and obstruction of government administration, officials said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, in February, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued new clinical guidelines enabling earlier diagnosis of endometriosis without surgery, a step toward addressing the delays Waters described.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Compared with the year-ago period, the segment benefited from a 14% increase in management and other fees, driven by an increase in assets under supervision (AUS).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many people can benefit from adding fennel to their diet.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
13 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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