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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungling (up)
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Airline representatives were also handing out keychains and pins.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026 -
In total, Clark dropped 20 points on 7-of-18 shooting (2-for-9 from three), while handing out seven assists and grabbing five rebounds.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Midwest states also enjoy doling out tax breaks to lure data centers, which offer meaningful construction trades jobs.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 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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Morrow was especially dominant in the second, putting up 10 points and six rebounds to come just shy of a second straight first-half double-double.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Now the company seeks to expand on last year’s win by spending vast sums — putting up more than $70 million so far — on a California ballot measure campaign to cap attorney fees in car crash cases.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Local unions can avoid a recertification vote by having 60% of teachers paying dues, which automatically re-certifies the chapter.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Under this framework, companies connecting significant new demand to the grid are responsible for paying the costs associated with serving their projects, including 100% of any new power generation required to serve their needs.—
Scott Bores,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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China Grill is a stunner with its walls of glass offering up a 360-degree view and a triangular atrium ceiling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Now, the popular seafood restaurant on the shoreline has closed its doors and will be reopening with a completely new menu, offering authentic Greek options.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 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 17 May. 2026.
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