PUNGLING (UP) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

pungling (up)

verb

present participle of pungle (up)

as in handing out

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The days of casually handing out nine-figure signing bonuses are likely over.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
The Kansas City People’s Choice Awards has become more than a night for handing out trophies.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 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

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The task force suggests that altering the physical environment, such as putting up nets, barriers to force drones into different flight paths, and making one’s surroundings appear uninteresting from the air can deceive drones.

— Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
A’ja Wilson leads the Las Vegas Aces (18-8) into a matchup against the Portland Fire (11-16) after putting up 38 points in a 100-99 loss to the Mystics.

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of putting up

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Learning Policy Institute data also shows that students with higher math scores build stronger critical thinking skills and unlock higher-paying jobs.

— Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
The city would receive a large cut of revenue from events and sponsorships while paying Oak View Group a monthly management fee.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

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Goldman Sachs has launched a new alternative investments platform, offering wealthy clients direct access to late-stage private companies and secondary market liquidity for illiquid stakes.

— Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The treatment menu is similarly tight, offering a handful of massages plus a couple of facial treatments—most of which use products from French brand Cinq Mondes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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