PUNGLING (UP) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

pungling (up)

verb

present participle of pungle (up)

as in handing out

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Dean, 58, refereed 553 top-flight matches from 2000 until his retirement in 2022, handing out a record 113 red cards in the division.

— Sam Joseph, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The next day, Mladic's forces were filmed handing out sweets to children, promising their safe passage.

— Ivana Sekularac, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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The investigation 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, 28 Aug. 2026
Straight Talk As a radio-show therapist doling out wisdom in 1992’s Straight Talk, Parton brought a lot of her own experiences to the big screen.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of doling out

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Businesses here are also trying to woo the sailors, with some putting up banners to welcome them.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Prior to Labor Day, the behemoth is putting up its hottest brands, from the cost-conscious to the premium, for 45 percent off and occasionally even more.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of putting up

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He was given an option to bypass jail by paying a $250 fine and providing the filings within a week.

— Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026
At the time, Black had hired Epstein for estate planning and tax advice, paying him millions for the services.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026

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Its rise also marks the beginning of the Hindu celebration of Pitru Paksha, during which worshippers perform rites to honor ancestors by offering prayers and food to past members of their families.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The Mamdani administration has taken encouraging steps, including offering free naloxone by mail through its Just in Case campaign and investing $12 million to train and employ 500 additional peer specialists.

— Joel Teron, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of offering

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