PUNGLING (UP) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

pungling (up)

verb

present participle of pungle (up)

as in handing out

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Stop handing out eight-year contracts worth $8 million, $9 million, $10 million annually — only to fire the coach three years later and pay him another fortune to go away.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
While handing out water to runners at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, the mayor debuted his new facial hair, shaving his beard off to leave a standalone row of thick black hair above his upper lip.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of handing out

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Kim can allay some frustrations by doling out luxury apartments, promotions, and access to extravagant lifestyles.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Meet Bears of Anan Creek The United StatesThe Forest Service team at Tongass National Forest are currently doling out the Anan Bear Awards to the 39 bears spotted at the Anan Wildlife Observatory in Tongass National Forest.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of doling out

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But despite flashes throughout the year, like a 16-point showing in a win over Providence or putting up 17 points and six rebounds in a blowout win of Kansas State, Lampkin’s production dropped across the board.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
But while that narrative is far too narrow to describe this city, Chicago keeps putting up tall buildings.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of putting up

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Historically, Miami-Dade voters haven’t been willing to endorse paying commissioners more.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Ross said many graduates also face the cost of paying for their degrees on top of their housing costs, which add up over time.

— Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of paying

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The administration says longstanding federal policy of getting people into permanent housing first, then offering voluntary treatment, has failed, and is to blame for the pandemic spike in homelessness.

— Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Still, even just offering a larger SSD would have gone a long way, considering how large modern apps and video files can get.

— Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

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