Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungled (up)
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Dan Da Dan Season 2, Gachiakuta, My Hero Academia final season, Takopi’s Original Sin, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 and The Summer Hikaru Died will vie for the marquee Anime of the Year prize, which will be handed out during a May 23 ceremony in Tokyo.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
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The foundation helps the library with programming costs and sponsorships like the canvas bags that were handed out at the summer reading program.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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That legislation included about $10 billion for NASA to be doled out over the next six years, but much of it has already been allocated to specific projects.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Swiss brand Hazemann & Monnin took home LV’s Watch Prize for Independent Creatives in Paris yesterday evening, making the second time the famed fashion house has doled out the award.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
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An earnings tax is a tax paid on income earned by a person, like salaries, wages, tips and investments.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Athletes have largely won the freedom to transfer almost at will via the portal along with the ability to be paid by schools that are now doling out more than $20 million a year to their athletes.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But ever since, the family has alleged individuals have encroached on their beach, forcing them to put up no trespassing signs and hire private security, according to a supplemental complaint filed by Brian against the Walton County Sheriff’s Office last year.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Johnson also announced this week that over 600 vacant city lots are being put up for sale, part of an ongoing effort to reduce blight in neighborhoods and add more housing.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Judge Antonio Arzola denied the request for a standard bond, citing probable cause, and issued an elevated $5,000 bond.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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One credit will be issued per person.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Broncos signed or tendered 13 of their 17 restricted and unrestricted free agents, plus all four of their exclusive rights players.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 33-year-old was non-tendered by the Rangers last fall after six seasons that included two All-Star game trips, a Gold Glove award and the ALCS MVP honor three years ago.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The union offered to have workers return to work in less than a week in exchange for continued contract negotiations.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The happiest beginning was offered, too.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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This toughness is imparted by lignin.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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It can only be imparted by the example of a wise craftsman in the midst of practicing their craft—knowing exactly how much pressure to apply at what moment, knowing when to press forward and when to hold back.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Pungled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungled%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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