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
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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
Definition of hands out
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  • This prompted Paramount to agree not to close the deal until June 2027 or five days after the court issues a ruling on the case, whichever is earlier.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
  • If the weather service issues a heat advisory for Thursday, it would likely be released in the early morning hours.
    — Howard Cohen July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of issues
Verb
  • Each round pays a hosting fee that bolsters not only the F1 organization’s revenues, but also the prize money that goes to teams at the end of each year.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Then there is one overriding factor in the current political climate — a GOP that pays fealty to a president with little support among residents in the state’s most populous counties.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of pays
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  • Emerge now aids nearly 1,900 survivors through complex legal processes and offers a crucial reintegration program for young women aging out of state care at 18, teaching vital life skills.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The movie focuses on a murder of a shepherd unraveled by his flock, which aids a somewhat hapless rural policeman in solving the crime.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 July 2026
Definition of aids
Verb
  • Banana extract imparts vitamins and minerals, while squalane locks in moisture and maintains hydration.
    — Nadine Solano, Vogue, 24 July 2026
  • That the women who show such bravery in speaking out against powerful men are wasting their time because their trauma cannot compete with the power of sport, or the power that sport imparts on its protagonists.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of imparts
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  • Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Xandria offers a healthy reminder—especially for anyone hanging onto jeans that no longer fit.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Definition of offers
Verb
  • Chicago is, to its core, a music city, with a heritage that extends far beyond the reputation of, say, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But the power of the family concept extends well beyond ownership into the organization’s operating model.
    — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of extends
Verb
  • Doug Collins is accused of delaying a veterans benefits bill.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
  • The platform significantly benefits small brands, offering them crucial visibility and driving high conversion rates, as 55% of users purchase after discovery.
    — Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 29 July 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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