Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungling (up)
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The La Jolla Town Council celebrated Women’s History Month by handing out awards to local women for their contributions to the community and giving them the floor to share their stories during the Town Council’s meeting March 12.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026 -
Dolch said his organization has already been urging members to save money and reduce waste by not automatically handing out plastic utensils.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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There will be an Italian gelato machine whipping up fresh ice cream, a station spraying 24-karat gold onto miniature chocolate Oscars, and a live izakaya doling out traditional Japanese bites, as reported by Reuters.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie sat in their Hawaiian thrones mostly doling out compliments.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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After putting up 80+ points against Syracuse Tuesday night for the first time in five games, SMU coach Andy Enfield boiled his team’s successes this season down to a simple statement.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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But give the man credit for putting up numbers that are borderline unfathomable, small sample size notwithstanding.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The purpose of an early debate is to help Californians evaluate a still-developing field, not to let academics and media sponsors freeze the race before most people start paying attention.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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That growth has been evident in the high-paying tech sector.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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The league had been offering more than 70% net revenue for the players.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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These black leggings fit the bill perfectly, offering superior stretch, softness, and sweat-wicking while still being low-key enough for your post-gym coffee run.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Pungling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungling%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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