pungling (up)

present participle of pungle (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungling (up)
Verb
  • One of those issues is the concept of exclusivity, where Microsoft began handing out former Xbox exclusives, even some from its biggest IPs, over to PlayStation.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • Austin Nieves, a recent transplant to the area and the man who had brought this brave group together, broke the strained silence by handing out beers.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • More than 1,000 Amazon shoppers snapped up the pants in the past month alone, doling out hundreds of five-star ratings in the process.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • Leavenworth With its Bavarian-style architecture, mountain views, and taverns doling out steins of German beer and traditional dishes like käsespätzle, this small town in central Washington evokes an Alpine village.
    Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Algeria deserved the win but all credit to Jordan for putting up such a fight.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • Wallen is known for putting up insane numbers on Spotify, and that now includes the fourth song of his breaking the billion streams barrier.
    David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • In Britain, politicians are paying dearly for the pervasive sense that life is only getting harder and more expensive.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • Their legal dispute ended in a zero-dollar settlement, with neither side paying the other.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Our mature beauty testers are a fan of Round Lab new formula that softens and refines skin, all while offering sun protection.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
  • Your quick mind can spot a simpler route, like bundling tickets with friends or offering a leaner version of your work without losing heart.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2026
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“Pungling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungling%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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