pungles (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of pungle (up)
as in forks (over, out, or up)

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  1. hands out
  2. issues
  3. pays
  4. aids
  5. imparts
  6. offers
  7. extends
  8. benefits
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  • In addition to the Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited/Anthology series, the FKA Creative Arts ceremony hands out the awards for guest acting in comedy and drama, performance in a short-form series, and character voiceover performance.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026
  • Twin Farms in Vermont hands out Stave wooden puzzles that change with the seasons, while Baccarat Hotel New York has given VIP guests crystal pieces special enough to become family heirlooms.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
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  • Now, as Elon Musk issues a game-changing prediction, bitcoin developers have used AI tools to find almost 5,000 security vulnerabilities across almost 400 projects in just 24 hours.
    — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The actor issues an apology following public outcry over the social media posts being brought back to light.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of issues
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  • Every year, the Community Services District pays for engineer’s reports that outline each LLAD’s budget and calculate how the costs will be divided among property owners.
    — Haley Parsley August 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Risk maps and early warning systems cost relatively little, and a storage park pays a dividend every dry day as ordinary public space.
    — Ravi S. Bhalla, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of pays
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  • That’s according to Nithin Mummaneni, CEO of Infinity Loop, a negotiation intelligence platform that aids enterprises in negotiating better terms with the manufacturers that make their products.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, feeds gut bacteria and softens stool, whereas insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool and aids regular bowel movements.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of aids
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  • For anyone asking whether this kind of analysis—unequal parts interpretation, speculation, and evaluation—will save a worrying figure, the query imparts its own futility.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This is the property of liquid that imparts an upward force to an object against gravity’s downward pull.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
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  • Set on a leafy half acre of land, this lovely cottage is less than two miles away from the beach and offers a scenic back deck complete with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower, and a dining table for six.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And, with a rate hike looming for the weeks ahead, now could actually be a smart time to shop around to see which offers you qualify for.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of offers
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  • For Speraw, the opportunity extends well beyond a few weeks in the summer of 2028.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • According to figures compiled for this story, some 330,735 Haitian nationals had received TPS approval in the United States as of March 31, though advocates say that the universe of people affected extends well beyond that official number.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
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  • During the news conference, speakers emphasized that expungement benefits everyone — not just people with old criminal records like Stewart and Woods.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Who benefits from the festival Sundance’s move to Boulder was supported by substantial public incentives.
    — Tim Komarek, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefits
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“Pungles (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungles%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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