Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungled (up)
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Flagg scored 12 points (6-of-15 shooting), grabbed seven rebounds and handed out six assists in the first road win of his career.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025 -
Under a blue shade tent, a woman named Destaney handed out information about food banks and assistance programs.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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By August, the CDC's center for HIV and tuberculosis prevention had doled out $167 million less than the historical average, according to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a think tank focused on reducing inequality.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Should the petitioners win their case, Justice Barrett had questions about how reimbursements would be doled out to people and entities that have already paid the tariffs.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Extending mortgages to 50 years would increase total interest paid and slow the buildup of home equity, potentially trapping borrowers in debt for a lifetime.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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David Letterman, who in 2002 hosted Warren Zevon‘s final television appearance before his death, paid tribute to his friend Saturday night with a lengthy induction speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that lasted several times as long as the musical salute by the Killers that followed.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Aggies put up 464 yards of total offense and held the ball for more than 35 minutes.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Richard’s motor ran high despite the lopsided score, cutting for two layups and also canning a 3-pointer to put up a quick seven points in the period.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive that temporarily bars MD-11 planes from flight just days after a UPS plane of the same model crashed in Louisville.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thirteen players were tendered qualifying offers before Thursday's deadline, with the Detroit Tigers surprisingly offering one to one of their free agents for the first time in more than a decade.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The majority of those players will get tendered a contract.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The lack of an addition to the running back room hit harder on Monday when Chiefs head coach Andy Reid offered a concise, but concerning, injury update on Pacheco.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Last month, the Camp Mystic attorney offered an in-depth timeline of how camp leaders responded to the flood warnings and rising waters.—
Pamela Brown,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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For decades, this is how the Tibetan Children's Village imparted Tibetan students with their language, culture and faith in their de facto capital in exile in the northern Indian city of Dharamshala.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Roberts can recall the two pieces of advice Sawyer imparted to her.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Pungled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungled%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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