pungles (up)

verb

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungles (up)
  1. hands out
  2. issues
  3. pays
  4. aids
  5. imparts
  6. offers
  7. extends
  8. benefits
Verb
  • Princess Kate stuns at Wimbledon 2026, hands out tickets to fansNeed a news break?
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of hands out
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  • That means construction on the ballroom will continue until the Supreme Court issues a more lasting order on whether or not construction should be halted while the litigation plays out.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The rising federal debt is expected to push up interest rates as the government issues ever-larger numbers of Treasury bonds in an effort to fund federal spending.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of issues
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  • The government created a national preventive care program decades ago and gave every citizen a right to regular checkups, which gave clinics a reason to buy expensive machines, which brought the volume that pays for the expensive machines.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Avon Historical Society pays the liability for the inside of the building and the structural repairs, like the roof, are the town’s responsibility.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pays
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  • The Ocean Between Them costars Riverdale’s Karl Walcott, and Dane appears as Ashley, Joan’s youngest daughter, who aids her in the search.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Under Nevada law, someone who aids or abets a crime—or encourages, hires, commands, or otherwise induces another person to commit it—can be prosecuted as a principal.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of aids
Verb
  • 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
Definition of imparts
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  • Fans have traveled from around the world to watch the film in IMAX 70mm, a rare film format that offers an immersive viewing experience.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Your mission is to aid the ongoing resistance, and the game offers significant freedom in how to approach mission objectives.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of offers
Verb
  • This effort extends beyond physical chip export controls, which have proven difficult to enforce, with new legislation like the Remote Access Security Act aiming to curb remote access.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The deal also extends the expiration date of non-refundable tax credits issued prior to 2025 by up to five years.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of extends
Verb
  • There will be two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which greatly benefits Democrats.
    — Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The biggest change will land next year, when states with SNAP error rates of at least 6% must begin funding a percentage of the food benefits themselves.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefits
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