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as in scholars
a person of deep wisdom or learning
a moral question that has puzzled the pundits throughout the ages
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as in critics
a person who makes or expresses a judgment on the quality of offerings in some field of endeavor
the new mini laptop has gotten a thumbs-up from industry pundits
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Recent Examples of pundits
After Argentina’s underwhelming showing in 2010—Messi didn’t score that year, with an inexperienced Maradona as coach—many pundits in the country began to criticize him harshly, calling him pecho frío, slang for someone lacking heart.
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Jordan Salama,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
France’s lack of air-conditioning has been somewhat exaggerated by American pundits.
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Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
But few surprises will top a Cabo Verde team ranked 67th at the start of the tournament holding Spain—many pundits’ pick for the title—to a 0-0 draw.
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Eric Zillmer,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
In writing about former USMNT defender and longtime Fox studio analyst Alexi Lalas, sports pundits reaching for a succinct adjective tend to err on the side of generosity.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
Other draft pundits have mentioned two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the occasional comparison to Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant.
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Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The breaks, which take place in the 22nd and 67th minutes of every game, are a new addition for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico and have come in for criticism from players, coaches and pundits over the first stages of the competition.
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Ben Burrows,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Keep in mind, this is purely conjecture on the part of NBA pundits, but the fact that Nico Harrison no longer works for the Mavericks makes some believe the idea is plausible.
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Bill Jones,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Which top college and international prospects do pundits predict the Mavs will target with the ninth pick?
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Jordan Salama,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
France’s lack of air-conditioning has been somewhat exaggerated by American pundits.
—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
But few surprises will top a Cabo Verde team ranked 67th at the start of the tournament holding Spain—many pundits’ pick for the title—to a 0-0 draw.
—
Eric Zillmer,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
In writing about former USMNT defender and longtime Fox studio analyst Alexi Lalas, sports pundits reaching for a succinct adjective tend to err on the side of generosity.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
Other draft pundits have mentioned two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the occasional comparison to Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant.
—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The breaks, which take place in the 22nd and 67th minutes of every game, are a new addition for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico and have come in for criticism from players, coaches and pundits over the first stages of the competition.
—
Ben Burrows,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Keep in mind, this is purely conjecture on the part of NBA pundits, but the fact that Nico Harrison no longer works for the Mavericks makes some believe the idea is plausible.
—
Bill Jones,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Which top college and international prospects do pundits predict the Mavs will target with the ninth pick?
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pundits
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The manuscript, a treatise of Epicurean philosophy also likely written by Philodemus, was entirely unknown to scholars before the Challenge.
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Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
Noun
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And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.
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Meanwhile, even some PBM critics question whether states can effectively regulate them.
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Other reviewers have cited the high quality of the material, as well as its ideal fit.
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These systems were designed to take over repetitive, high-volume moderation tasks including flagging impersonation accounts, scam attempts, and harmful content, while human reviewers were concentrated on complex decisions and formal appeals.
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“Pundits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pundits. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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