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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungled (up)
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That money is not directly handed out to qualified organizations.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026 -
The mural ceremony was held April 24 immediately after the school’s 50th annual district track meet, where Brown interacted with the participants and handed out ribbons.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Isaac doled out tough love and unwavering support in equal doses.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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The 3rd Alternativa Film Festival wrapped April 30 in Medellín, Colombia with generous cash prizes doled out to five feature films and two shorts.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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The project will be paid for primarily through neighborhood improvement capital funds, with smaller amounts coming from the city’s motor fuel tax fund and its sewer fund, the staff report shows.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The films’ posters for both the 2006 and the second film feature a giant red shoe, and the stars paid homage to that by slipping into a variety of designer heels during the press tour.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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The Hawks finished with a 46-36 record after putting up one of the league’s best runs following the All-Star break.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Briefly Europe’s most valuable company, Novo Nordisk’s shares have slid sharply as Eli Lilly has put up a tough fight.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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Although many employees became accustomed to flexible schedules during the pandemic, numerous American companies have since issued return-to-office mandates.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Separately, a three-judge federal court panel that heard the case that was appealed to the Supreme Court also issued an order Thursday suspending Louisiana’s congressional primary.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Somewhat surprisingly to Larnach and just about everyone else, the Minnesota Twins tendered the outfielder a contract in November.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
6 May 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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The Robinson plaintiffs offered a few maps that guaranteed more Black voting strength, but the plan that was accepted in court was ultimately one drawn by the state’s Republicans, including Governor Jeff Landry, a MAGA stalwart.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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The Pentagon offered few details about which troops or operations would be affected.—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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His usage in the NFL should differ from the heavy quick-game role Georgia imparted on him, and his twitchiness could bring a unique wrinkle to Kubiak’s offense.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The store, a block-long edifice along Commerce Street with an in-house Starbucks coffeehouse and a movie theater around the corner, drew shoppers to whom the retailer had imparted happy memories.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Pungled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungled%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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