as in to fill
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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Recent Examples of bung
Two romantic songs are bunged in, perhaps to give Triptii Dimri something to do; otherwise, she is mostly tasked with looking lovely.
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Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
And each subsequent image bunged into the algorithm could be used to lower the overall noise level.
—WIRED, 19 Mar. 2023
Instead of lubricating profits, however, Canada’s tar sands are bunged-up with protests against new pipelines.
—The Economist, 27 Feb. 2020
Stuff that today’s parents would get all bunged up about – no bike helmets, no seat belts, roaming free all day through wood and dale with only a dime for emergency calls – were just part of regular ol’ parenting.
—Jill Hamilton, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2017
Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
And each subsequent image bunged into the algorithm could be used to lower the overall noise level.
—WIRED, 19 Mar. 2023
Instead of lubricating profits, however, Canada’s tar sands are bunged-up with protests against new pipelines.
—The Economist, 27 Feb. 2020
Stuff that today’s parents would get all bunged up about – no bike helmets, no seat belts, roaming free all day through wood and dale with only a dime for emergency calls – were just part of regular ol’ parenting.
—Jill Hamilton, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bung
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The Open Position Was Merged With An Existing Job An open job is posted to fill a vacancy due to promotions, turnover, new departments, exponential business growth, or a new expertise required to support the business.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Ukraine would be ready to fill any vacant space in the EU and NATO if Hungary chooses to vacate it in favour of membership in the CIS or CSTO.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs aren’t always helpful for U.S. producers, who themselves are plugged into international supply chains.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Charging Cords Leaving cords plugged in unnecessarily (think: your phone charger plugged into the wall but not connected to your phone) can actually shorten the charger’s lifespan—leading to frequent and expensive replacements.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Carter, our former Test Kitchen director, crafted a recipe for a mustard that uses hard cider, apple cider vinegar and fresh apples for a fruitier edge, but one that still packs a punch.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Best Southern Trips To Take With Your Grandkids Southern Road Trip Ideas These destinations are packed with things to do, but the journey is also part of the fun.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Bung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bung. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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