PUNGLING (UP) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

pungling (up)

verb

present participle of pungle (up)

as in handing out

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Before the cars are back on track, The Athletic’s F1 experts Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman have analyzed each team to date this season, handing out midterm report cards.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Illinois is dropping another $17M this year, handing out grants to 39 organizations participating in the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of handing out

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While other kids his age were doling out loot bags stuffed with Bazooka bubble gum and slap bracelets, Lovett was recording his favorite music on cassette tapes as party favors.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Still, Ocasio-Cortez has been far more cautious than Sanders in doling out endorsements this cycle and has gone to greater lengths to avoid friction with her colleagues in the House.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026

Definition of doling out

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Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus has narrowly missed the playoffs in back-to-back years despite Zach Werenski putting up two borderline MVP-caliber seasons.

— Harman Dayal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Customers pay in small instalments, often through mobile apps, instead of putting up the full price upfront.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of putting up

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Without his salary, paying rent, buying food, phone credit, covering transport costs and paying water bills have all become daily struggles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
The proposal stated that military or civilian cargo linked to Israeli vessels and other entities deemed to have damaged Iran would be banned from crossing until paying compensation.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of paying

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Wearing a mask can help prevent transmission of respiratory diseases like Covid-19 by offering a buffer against infectious particles, the CDC says.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
This is a delightful family affair, with Iñigo’s wife, Arantxa, offering incredible tableside service, and his son Julen as sommelier with unmatched passion for the job.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of offering

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