pungling (up)

present participle of pungle (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungling (up)
Verb
  • In earnest style, Safdie has been literally handing out flyers to his movie for a while in Manhattan.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
  • But that’s harder to say out loud when the industry keeps handing out gold stars for burnout.
    Rochelle Ratkaj, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This one does things a bit differently, though, being of the non-aerosol variety and instead doling out its magic in powder form.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The series peeks behind the plastic countertops at the people doling out driver's licenses and car registrations, finding humor in driving tests, angry patrons and office politics.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Cadets controlled the entirety of the first half, holding the Zephyrs to 43 yards of offense while putting up 250 yards of their own.
    Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Considering Hall is young in his football career and still putting up big numbers, the Jets would likely not move him.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Duran had bigger concerns than who might be paying a local blogger.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Tariffs are also part of the reason Americans are paying more at repair shops — auto parts are primarily imported and now subject to tariffs of 25%.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For those wanting to buy, some automakers are even offering 0% auto loans on some models of EVs.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The category remains key for companies and consumers — the main driver of business in the luxury sector hopefully offering a way to reverse slumping sales and a way for consumers to enter a brand’s universe at more accessible prices.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Pungling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungling%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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