pungle (up)

verb

Definition of pungle (up)next
as in to fork (over, out, or up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pungle (up)
  1. hand out
  2. pay
  3. dish out
  4. impart
  5. issue
  6. benefit
  7. dole out
  8. tender
Verb
  • The largest contract the Red Sox handed out that offseason was a two-year $38.5 million contract to righty Lucas Giolito, who did not pitch a single inning in 2024 following an elbow injury in spring training.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • As a way to express their gratitude to the hospital staff working that night, Ortiz and her husband even handed out goodies like candy, lip balm, lotions as well as food and drinks.
    David Chiu, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • The developers agreed to pay him another $50,000 later, the indictment said.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company has settled a legal proceeding related to a lease agreement, agreeing to pay $100,000 in rent and $13,953 in nonrefundable rent deposit.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of pay
Verb
  • Laila Creighton dished out a match-high 28 assists.
    Paul Boyd, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Characters in the front row deal and take more damage, while those in the back take and dish out less.
    Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of dish out
Verb
  • The Amontillado cask imparts a complex, nuanced finish with subtle earthy tones, nuts, and a slightly savory element.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Finishing Yellowstone Select for nine weeks in rum cask barrels from Havana, Cuba, imparts notes of spice and tropical sweetness for a unique flavor profile.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of impart
Verb
  • The law also allows law enforcement to issue a notice of noncompliance when autonomous vehicles violate local traffic ordinances.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • No such warning has been issued by U.S. officials and no such report has been produced by CBS News.
    Erielle Delzer, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of issue
Verb
  • Quick-service restaurants have benefited from slower growth in labor costs, Square found.
    J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Back up, be more introspective and consider how your skills, attributes and talents can benefit you.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of benefit
Verb
  • Surplus goodie bags were generously doled out to those looking to take extras back home.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Volunteers stood outside churches and stores, doling out free CDs to whoever would answer a short questionnaire.
    Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of dole out
Verb
  • Editorial board members Robert Greene and Karin Klein tendered their resignations from The Times the following day.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Its 3-to 4-inch round root has tender, crisp, white flesh.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of tender
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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