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Recent Examples of punt
February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The offense produced 581 yards and 37 points against the vaunted Seahawks defense, but a punt return touchdown got Seattle back into the game and the defense could not hold onto a 16-point lead.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Feb. 2026
Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Roundhouse-Kick Sauce with mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, vinegar, Sriracha, and Worcestershire, will punt the pickles to the next level.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Marcus Jones fielded the Seahawks punt and was tackled at his own 33-yard line with 19 seconds to play in the first quarter.
—February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The offense produced 581 yards and 37 points against the vaunted Seahawks defense, but a punt return touchdown got Seattle back into the game and the defense could not hold onto a 16-point lead.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Republicans are increasingly looking to punt the full funding package a second time if negotiations collapse.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Roundhouse-Kick Sauce with mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, vinegar, Sriracha, and Worcestershire, will punt the pickles to the next level.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
Noun
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Somebody was evacuating the karaoke machine on a pontoon made of wood and inflatable toys.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Next to it sat a pontoon boat and a basketball goal.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The textbooks currently state that Jupiter is 88,846 miles (142,984 kilometers) across at its equator, and 83,082 miles (133,708 km) from pole to pole.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Vonn had registered the fastest time at the first checkpoint and then landed a jump off balance, lifted her left arm and pole high into the air in an attempt to regain her balance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This jaw-dropping arts center also hosts plays, dance performances, classical concerts, and contemporary music gigs by major names such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Björk, New Order, Paul Weller, and Lorde.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Before the new gig, Howerton served as a general assignment reporter and Wall worked as an anchor and reporter.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 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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Knowing their dink would be praised.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Forty-five degree angle with your bayonet, go through the soil, find, find, find, dink dink.—
Tracy Smith,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The man is due to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court Saturday, to face a raft of charges including wilful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous driving and possession of a dangerous drug.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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After a disagreement with his team, Gabriel jumped off his raft and swam to shore, according to his parents.—
Outside,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Walk or kayak along the city's gorgeous riverfront parks and trails.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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But her college housemate and kayak support paddler, Sarah Enix, said the swim odyssey — with Breed intending to be in the water each day for five hours and 10 to 12 miles — is being planned meticulously.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nguyen was among those refugees, crowding as a teen on a dinghy heading for international waters.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
18 Dec. 2025
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Dock the dinghy at Bar One to enjoy a frozen cocktail or an ice-cold beer at this floating bar anchored offshore.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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