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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Video shared by the sheriff’s office captures the deputy confronting Wooten and repeatedly ordering him to take his hands out of his pockets, turn around and get on his knees.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Felton, like Saputra, regularly hands out experimental dishes to dedicated regulars in exchange for uncensored critiques.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of hands out

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Owning the Discover payment network allows the company to collect more of the fees merchants pay when customers use their cards — like American Express , which issues cards and owns its payment network.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum took to the social platform X on Sunday to urge people in Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit and Michoacan to stay sheltered until the government issues a notification that the danger has passed.

— Fernando Llano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of issues

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And the city is backing a ballot initiative of its own, Measure AT, which would eliminate a $15-million cap on the 10% admission tax on ticket sales the stadium pays.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
That’s, like, half of what Heather pays for house slippers — that is a single designer slipper.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

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This process aids in the development of classic sparkling wine flavors such as shortbread, brioche, and crème fraiche as well as a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a sense of opulence.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
The waiver gives the studio permission to create a duplicate of an actor in costume, which aids in VFX work during postproduction.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of aids

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This imparts a drag on the star—imagine spinning around on your heels while holding an open trash bag; the bag will act like a parachute, slowing you.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
Its bitterness is a secret weapon, countering the sweetness of the ketchup and complementing the warm notes the bourbon imparts.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of imparts

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Compared to conventional microscopes, the Airscope offers a complete upgrade in neural imaging.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
For airlines, the larger plane offers a way to carry more passengers on a single flight, potentially lowering costs per seat.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of offers

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Applegate’s willingness to share her experience has brought attention to an issue that extends far beyond any one person’s diagnosis.

— Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
But the versatility of the color doesn’t end with clothes; the beauty of camel extends to accessories, making even the smallest details feel luxe.

— InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of extends

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Americans, meanwhile, are weighing who benefits, who bears the costs—and who is accountable when things go wrong.

— Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
The faceless, hulking boxes have become a proxy for the whole argument about AI—its water use, its demands on power and land, the question of who benefits from it all.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

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