pungling (up)

present participle of pungle (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungling (up)
Verb
  • Her mother would take a young Karen with her while handing out literature for Democratic candidates and serving as a poll watcher during the local elections.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Marchand has been among the presenters handing out medals on the pool deck during the games with swimming being held in the Olympic pool in Tokyo.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In context of supination, this means minimizing the possibility of injuries; doling out a smoother, plusher ride; and kicking underpronation’s common side effects (think plantar fasciitis, ankle pain, and shin splints) to the curb.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The investigation in Loretto was sparked after the West Side safety net hospital came under fire for improperly doling out COVID-19 vaccinations soon after the shots became available.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Bears racked up yards and points, putting up 59 points on the Panthers.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Indians continued their rampage on Thursday night, putting up 41 more points in Week 3 as the Indians came away with a 41-27 win over McKinney Boyd in front of a homecoming crowd at Keller ISD Stadium.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Lee’s fiction, like 19th-century novels, seeks to engender sympathy by paying close attention to the lives of many varied characters.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • That raised their borrowing costs — the US will spend more money this year paying interest on the national debt than on its military — which leaves less to cushion the economic fallout.
    — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The park is across the bay from Starbase and draws a good crowd, offering a view of ships on the bay that frame the towering Starship launch pad.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Eggs fall into this category, offering your body a more sustained energy level over time.
    — Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 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 Sep. 2026.

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