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Recent Examples of punt
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
His most famous play, arguably, is his punt return for a touchdown as time expired to complete a fourth-quarter comeback against the New York Giants.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Mike Kaye
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2025, out of 134 FBS teams, Boise State’s kickoff return ranked 93rd; kickoff return defense 122nd; punt return 111th; and punt return defense 47th.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In 2025, the former walk-on piled up 563 punt-return yards, 476 kickoff-return yards and four return touchdowns, bringing his career total to six.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
His most famous play, arguably, is his punt return for a touchdown as time expired to complete a fourth-quarter comeback against the New York Giants.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
The 6-foot-4, 232-pound defender will most likely get the chance to hit someone early in games on kickoff and punt coverage teams.
—Mike Kaye
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2025, out of 134 FBS teams, Boise State’s kickoff return ranked 93rd; kickoff return defense 122nd; punt return 111th; and punt return defense 47th.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
Noun
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The sunshade on her stroller had gotten twisted around its thin chrome bars, reminding me of the pontoon that had been torn off.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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The all-season lakefront resort offers family-friendly amenities and activities like weekend campfires with s’mores, pontoon boat charters, lawn games, and watercraft rentals.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Wiseman recounted a moment that captivated the entire crew — seeing the Earth from pole to pole, even spotting the northern lights.—
Andrea Leinfelder,
Houston Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Yet neither man – physically so alike, spiritually poles apart – can escape the other.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now, overseeing the most important central bank in the world is a tough gig under the best of circumstances.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Others are dipping into savings, taking on side gigs or cutting essentials to offset expenses.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 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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However, against elite defenses — particularly ones with dominant pass rushers — his declining mobility and the Steelers’ dink-and-dunk approach was exposed.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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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
Noun
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The final raft scene matters because of that friendship.—
JD Linville,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The new Android firmware delivers a raft of security updates, and owners of Samsung flagships will not want to see more delays.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Go scuba diving, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or paddle a kayak.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Choose from rooms, cabins, or lakefront homes, and look for amenities like kayak tours, saunas, spas, pools, outdoor hot tubs, and a variety of restaurants.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Brian said that his wife fell overboard from their eight-foot dinghy while the couple motored back to their yacht, Soulmate, off the coast of Elbow Cay around dusk.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Federal investigators have been looking beyond the dinghy route described in earlier accounts and are now seeking potential witnesses who may have been near Soulmate before or around the time Lynette was reported missing.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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