PUNGLES (UP) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

pungles (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of pungle (up)

as in forks (over, out, or up)

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Texas hands out billions in tax abatements and incentives to mega-corporations that often fail to deliver lasting benefits to local communities.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
Princess Kate stuns at Wimbledon 2026, hands out tickets to fansNeed a news break?

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of hands out

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And filmmaking, unlike law or medicine, issues no license at the end of the program and has no job guarantees.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
And what about his decision to ask cops to ask cops not to issues criminal summonses since e-bike collisions are up 25% so far this year?

— Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

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For a house assessed at the county average of $270,000 last year, this year’s county tax bill would increase $58 to $2,165, according to a Miami Herald calculation based on a home that pays county taxes for municipal, fire and library services.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
The federal gas tax pays most of the money that goes into the Highway Trust Fund, according to a Congressional report earlier this year that studied the impact of the federal gas tax.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

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Ross now imparts these crucial lessons on preparation, mindset, and team cohesion to her athletes, preparing them for the intense Olympic spotlight and the pursuit of gold.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
This formula that not only acts as a deodorant, but imparts a lovely fragrance (and that's particularly appealing in the dead of summer).

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

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No, what a theme park offers is an artistic interpretation, one that filters the natural world through the stories that define our lives.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Apprisen Learn More Highlights Founded in 1955, Apprisen offers budgeting workshops, debt management plans, credit counseling, housing seminars and bankruptcy education in person and online.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

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Move Your Body Exercise benefits the brain in multiple ways, including supporting cardiovascular health, sleep, mood and cognitive function.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026
That leaves us with an inquiry into who benefits from its disclosure.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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