pungles (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of pungle (up)
as in forks (over, out, or up)

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  1. hands out
  2. issues
  3. pays
  4. aids
  5. imparts
  6. offers
  7. extends
  8. benefits
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  • Felton, like Saputra, regularly hands out experimental dishes to dedicated regulars in exchange for uncensored critiques.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Texas hands out billions in tax abatements and incentives to mega-corporations that often fail to deliver lasting benefits to local communities.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
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  • The State Department currently issues passport books in 26- and 50-page versions, but the redesign will replace those choices with a single 38-page book.
    — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … UPSCALE UPROAR — NYC judge issues major ruling on Mayor Mamdani’s luxury second-home tax.
    — , FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of issues
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  • Weaver hasn’t disclosed his net worth or how much The Lion King still pays him.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Waymo doesn’t divulge its vehicle manufacturing cost, but Abuelsamid estimates the company pays about $60,000-$70,000 for the Ojai and $140,000-$150,000 for the Jaguar after both are fully built for Waymo Driver.
    — Henry Payne, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • This step introduces air into the eggs, which aids in leavening and keeps the blondies from baking up too dense.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The absence of the SLC women and their tension with Barlow aids the convivial atmosphere, but Lisa isn’t completely safe from a whacking.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of aids
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  • Leo, whose only dream is to visit the Everglades, imparts his wisdom to the students who take him home each week.
    — Miranda Rake, Parents, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Grilling imparts a smoky flavor, while roasting enhances foods’ natural sweetness through caramelization and creates a crisp texture.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of imparts
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  • The pool has shallow areas for little ones to play in, and the Opium Spa offers treatments tailored to kids and teens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • What’s happening offers a snapshot of what may be coming for many other cities, as climate change meets urban water systems built for a very different world.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of offers
Verb
  • Beijing envisions a comprehensive AI education system that spans all levels of schooling and extends to the broader public.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Research extends beyond Toyota The new center will also have an academic research role.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of extends
Verb
  • Silicon photonics already benefits from decades of advances in semiconductor manufacturing.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Healthy people are able to work, contribute to the economy, care for their families, and thrive, which benefits everyone.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of benefits
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“Pungles (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungles%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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