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Recent Examples of punt
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Trick play possibilities Kroeger did not attempt a pass or play a part in a fake punt during his rookie season.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Or will the buyers hold firm, forcing him to either take what’s on the table or punt trade talks into the summer?
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Brown was also a dazzling punt returner, who along with Miami star Malachi Toney, was one of two true freshmen with five returns of at least 20 yards.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Trick play possibilities Kroeger did not attempt a pass or play a part in a fake punt during his rookie season.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Austin does add an intriguing dynamic to the Giants’ offense and punt return team, though.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Or will the buyers hold firm, forcing him to either take what’s on the table or punt trade talks into the summer?
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
Noun
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Florida deputies rushed to save the lives of nearly a dozen people who were tossed into the water off the Fort Myers coast when their pontoon boat overturned, and the dramatic rescue was caught on video.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Michael Buzzell saw the value in pontoon boats early.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Yet neither man – physically so alike, spiritually poles apart – can escape the other.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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The boys pole vaulters kept the crowd around late as San Dieguito’s Dylan Yarbrough and Torrey Pines’ Tyler Suhar each cleared 16 feet, 1 inch.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Opening Night might have been an occasion for their first meeting, if not for Bonds’ gig on the Netflix desk.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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That gig looked like a potential sign where Owen might be going after leaving Grey Sloan in the finale but, to Teddy’s relief, Owen turned down the offer (at least for now), leaving us guessing how the two characters would be written off.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Try canoeing the Colorado River, ATV riding on the Imperial Sand Dunes, or sample fresh produce because Yuma delights with plentiful agritourism, too.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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My childhood was spent in the Blue Ridge Mountains, camping in the Peaks of Otter, and canoeing down the James River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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After pitching to a full count, Canalichio gave up a two-run RBI dink of a single to shortstop Boston Kellner.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio jump onto a raft of new topics.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Still, Idaho immigration hardliners have doubled down in the 2026 legislative session, introducing a raft of bills in 2026 that aim to do everything from collecting the immigration status of patients in hospitals to requiring every employer to verify the status of their employees.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are tennis courts, lagoon kayak trips, and fishing rods to rent; plenty to keep kids and adults of all ages happy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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What better way to experience the clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe than on a clear glass kayak?—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Wednesday night, a father and son were out on a dinghy off of Miami Beach when they were struck by another boat and thrown into the water.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The father and son were on a 7-foot inflatable dinghy when they were hit, the news outlets reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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