Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungling (up)
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The mayor and city officials unveiled a six-point plan that includes handing out free gun locks and other initiatives.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026 -
At the pool, there's always someone walking around handing out glasses of ice-cold water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Garrison was generous with his money, doling out a hundred dollars here and there to people in his life.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then and only then will Hafley begin to change the cosmetics of the locker room, doing things like putting up motivational signage and what not.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Cunningham played 13 minutes in the first half, putting up six points and five assists as the Pistons built a 75-57 lead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alan’s brother, Merrill Osmond, 72, was among those paying tribute.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Wrestlers operated as independent contractors, and this allowed the McMahons to avoid paying benefits.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even at home, streaming has expanded the 420-adjacent possibilities, offering an endless supply of online programming explicitly curated for viewers to get stoned to.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Nearly half of Americans feel homeownership is impossible Amazon Prime is offering a 20-cent-per-gallon discount.—
Henna Pryor,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Pungling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungling%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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