Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungling (up)
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The work at a syringe exchange center, like the one housed at the Damien Center on Indianapolis' east side, doesn't begin and end with handing out sterile needles.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Sitting in traffic outside the stadium, a group of protesters started handing out hand towels calling for protests in the satdium.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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Coffee giant Starbucks is celebrating a win after Super Bowl 60, doling out free coffee to its Starbucks Rewards members while also debuting a new coffee blend and a new pastry lineup.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Before the BusPatrol camera program was suspended last year for doling out questionable violations, the private company running the operation was also mailing out violations with faulty information.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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Woods had 367 catches for 4,626 yards and 23 touchdowns during his five seasons with the Rams, putting up the only two 1,000-yard seasons of his career and serving as a dependable bookend to the prolific Kupp while catching passes from Jared Goff.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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At his best, Suzuki gives the Cubs a threat in the middle of their lineup capable of putting up 35-plus home runs and over 100 RBIs this year.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The latest chapter in this endless epic belongs to Kansas State, which is trying to line item its way out of paying Jerome Tang the money the administration offered him.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Purported ransom notes were sent to news outlets, but two deadlines for paying have passed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Surveillance footage About two hours after the shooting, a neighbor came forward offering their surveillance camera footage.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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From supporters who are driving hours just to place yellow flowers at Guthrie's home, to her local church offering Sunday prayers in her honor, people across the country are tapping in to show their love for the family.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Pungling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungling%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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