pungling (up)

verb

present participle of pungle (up)
as in handing out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungling (up)
  1. handing out
  2. doling out
  3. putting up
  4. paying
  5. offering
Verb
  • When the conflict started in late February, companies in the region tried to retain staff by trimming pay and hours and handing out unpaid leave in the hope the disruption would soon pass.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
  • They were pushed by the group on a Telegram channel dedicated to their activities, which include other marches and handing out Patriot Front flyers and stickers.
    — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of handing out
Verb
  • 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
  • Food and drink Days here start at Rice Kitchen, the all-day diner doling out breakfasts of avocado toast with roast tomatoes and white asparagus, and fruit- and flower-topped little bowls of yogurt from Da Lat.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of doling out
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  • The head of Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, has said the agency is putting up 6 miles (10 kilometers) of wall a week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Goodall will be in Saudi Arabia this week putting up the ring for Joshua’s fight.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of putting up
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  • Even more concerning, the legislature seems to be paying little attention to how to pay for these benefits now or in the future.
    — Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
  • If a borrower stops paying, the handset locks and displays a request to pay the bill.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of paying
Verb
  • Companies like Trace Finance capitalize on structural gaps, offering zero-cost FX to secure profitable trade finance and credit relationships, mirroring traditional banks' strategies in high-interest markets like Brazil.
    — Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Other buildings sell themselves as a good value, vying to compete by offering solid workplace digs for the right price.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of offering
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“Pungling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungling%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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