Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungled (up)
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The department has been aggressively going after states that handed out commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants who shouldn’t have qualified for them ever since a fatal crash in August.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Short track speed skaters use the same arena as figure skaters, with two sets of medals to be handed out in that sport Friday.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The punishment includes the NCAA’s automatic one-game suspension for fighting, plus an additional two games doled out by the Big East.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Coogler has thanked the DGA for their healthcare support — a key issue right now especially with the approaching DGA negotiations that may well determine how the union’s healthcare is doled out.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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Although he did not get paid time and a half for playing 27 holes instead of the normal 18, a healthy check will come his way Sunday afternoon if Penge can hold his position.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The ad is the first produced and paid for by Stratton’s own campaign, though her candidacy has been bolstered by millions of dollars in ads from an allied political action committee largely funded by Pritzker, the billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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In front of that excellent Astros defense, Valdez only put up an ERA that was five points lower than the one Suárez had.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Strong put up 11 points in the fourth and combined with Fudd for 18 of the team’s 20 in the final frame.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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Cold weather advisory for Yosemite The National Weather Service of Hanford issued a cold weather advisory for the lower Sierra-South end of the lower Sierra-Yosemite outside the San Joaquin Valley.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Most refunds are issued in less than 21 days for taxpayers who filed a flawless return electronically and chose direct deposit.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Evan Phillips excited to be back Days after signing a one-year contract to return to the Dodgers — despite being non-tendered earlier in the offseason — Evan Phillips expressed relief at being back.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Red Sox non-tendered him after the season.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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On January 16, however, the Justice Department offered an account painting a different picture of the events in a filing supporting criminal charges against Sosa-Celis and Aljorna.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Men crowded shop windows to see what supplies were being offered and for how much — calling out in exasperation over inflated prices.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mia Goth and Charli XCX, for example, have been rocking the look thanks to celebrity makeup artist Nina Park who imparted a soft-focus finish via blurred lips, diffused blush, filter-like concealers.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Actor-director Maury talks about the lessons imparted from his time on the cult series and now movie.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Pungled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungled%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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