bungs

verb

present tense third-person singular of bung
as in plugs
to close up so that no empty spaces remain we had bunged up the moving van so much that we couldn't have possibly squeezed in one more thing

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  1. plugs
  2. fills
  3. packs
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  • Essentially, earbuds—or anything else that plugs up your ear canal for long periods of time—could lead to a greater buildup of wax if your body isn’t able to get rid of it.
    — Julia Landwehr, HEALTH, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Wilson plugs a creative gap in the Leeds line-up off that inside-right channel.
    — Aston Villa, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of plugs
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  • Hotels turn to down-alternative fills like microfiber for similar plushness without the feathers.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Sign Up for Our Free Daily Newsletter The distinct, earthy smell that fills the air after rain following a long dry spell can trigger some serious nostalgia.
    — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fills
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  • Tucked into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos rises from 9,207 to 12,163 feet and packs more than 1,200 acres of terrain into a surprisingly distinctive ski experience, from groomed runs to steep chutes and bowls.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The formula packs 31 bond-building proteins and amino acids sourced from milk, wheat, corn, and soy to help smooth frizz, reduce breakage, and leave hair noticeably silkier after just a few uses.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of packs
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“Bungs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bungs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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