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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungling (up)
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Cogbill was also handing out wine club members-for-a-day cards so guests could get a 15 % discount plus a complimentary glass of wine.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026 -
Inside the arena, a group of young women associated with TPUSA were handing out free hats and mini American flags.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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Since Lover, Swift has come and gone with relative ease, doling out generous portions of concerts and documentaries and behind-the-scenes looks and then going away for months at a time.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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Harsha added that the CRA is concerned the agency will or has already begun front-loading its grant funding to catch up on spending, doling out the full amount of a grant instead of distributing it over the course of a number of years.—
Fiona Bork,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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Second-round pick Charlisse Leger-Walker was a standout putting up eight points and a team-high four assists plus a steal and a block.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Neighbors, friends, and others began putting up posters and sharing information online to help in the search.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Investors are paying closer attention to who will buy their coins back, at what spread, and how quickly transactions can be completed.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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His journey shaped my belief that hard work, opportunity, strong public education and good-paying jobs are the foundation of a strong middle class.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Granted, many of the commentators offering these predictions are employed by traditional universities, and might tend to believe more strongly in the enduring relevance of the academy.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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Chick-fil-A in Boston's Copley Square is offering a free original chicken sandwich on May 4.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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“Pungling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungling%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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